Convert meters to feet (m to ft)
To convert meters to feet, divide the value in meters by 0.3048 — the same as multiplying by about 3.28084. It comes up for building and room dimensions, mountain heights, diving depths, pool lengths and track distances quoted in meters. This meters to feet converter works both ways: type meters or feet into either box above and the other box, the worked formula and the chart below update as you type.
The meter (m), or metre, is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined by the speed of light: the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Meters are used for room sizes, building heights, fabric, athletics tracks and swimming pools across the metric world. One meter is 3.28084 feet.
The foot (ft or ′) equals 12 inches. Originally based on the length of a human foot, it was standardized in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters. Going the other way, one foot equals 0.3048 meters. Feet are used for people’s height in the US, UK, Canada and India, for room and property sizes in the US, and for aircraft altitude in most of the world.
How to convert meters to feet with this tool
- Type a number into the Meters (m) box — it starts at 1.8 m as an example.
- Read the answer in the Feet (ft) box and in the result panel, which also shows the formula with your number.
- To go the other way, type into the feet box, or press the swap button to open the Feet to Meters converter with your value carried over.
- Choose how many decimal places you want, or tap a quick value such as 1.5 m, 1.8 m, 2 m.
- Press Copy result to paste the conversion into a message, spreadsheet or note.
Meters to Feet converter features
Converts both ways
Type in the meters box to get feet, or in the feet box to get meters. The other box follows instantly.
Exact factor
Calculations use 1 ft = 0.3048 m, and rounding is applied only to the answer you see — choose Auto or 0–10 decimal places.
Formula with your number
The working is shown under the result, for example 1.8 m ÷ 0.3048 = 5.9055 ft, so you can check it or copy the method.
Quick values and chart
Tap common values like 1.5 m, 1.8 m, 2 m, or read the meters-to-feet table further down this page.
Feet and inches view
Heights and room sizes are also shown in feet and inches, for example 1.8 m = 5 ft 10.9 in.
Meters to Feet formula
The formula is ft = m ÷ 0.3048. It is exact because the international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
The reverse formula is m = ft × 0.3048 — or use the Feet to Meters converter. Three worked examples:
- A person 1.8 m tall: 1.8 m ÷ 0.3048 = 5.9055 ft
- A 100 m sprint: 100 m ÷ 0.3048 = 328.084 ft
- Mount Everest (8,848.86 m): 8,848.86 m ÷ 0.3048 = 29,031.6929 ft
Meters to Feet quick reference
The values people look up most often, worked out with the exact factor:
- 1 m = 3.28084 ft
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- 1.5 m = 4.9213 ft
- 1.8 m = 5.9055 ft
- 2 m = 6.5617 ft
- 10 m = 32.8084 ft
Quick tip: Multiply by 3 and add 10% for a fast estimate: 10 m × 3 = 30, plus 3 = 33 ft, close to the exact 32.8084 ft.
Related conversions: CM to Feet, Inches to Feet and the full length converter.
Meters to Feet conversion table
Values in feet are rounded to 4 decimal places (more for very small numbers). For any value not listed, type it into the converter above.
| m | ft | m | ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.6404 | 9 | 29.5276 |
| 1 | 3.2808 | 10 | 32.8084 |
| 1.5 | 4.9213 | 12 | 39.3701 |
| 1.6 | 5.2493 | 15 | 49.2126 |
| 1.7 | 5.5774 | 20 | 65.6168 |
| 1.8 | 5.9055 | 25 | 82.021 |
| 1.9 | 6.2336 | 30 | 98.4252 |
| 2 | 6.5617 | 40 | 131.2336 |
| 2.5 | 8.2021 | 50 | 164.042 |
| 3 | 9.8425 | 75 | 246.063 |
| 4 | 13.1234 | 100 | 328.084 |
| 5 | 16.4042 | 200 | 656.168 |
| 6 | 19.685 | 500 | 1,640.4199 |
| 7 | 22.9659 | 1,000 | 3,280.8399 |
| 8 | 26.2467 |
Meters to Feet FAQ
How many feet is 3 m?
3 meters is 9.8425 feet: 3 m ÷ 0.3048 = 9.8425 ft.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Divide the value in meters by 0.3048 — the same as multiplying by about 3.28084. For example, 50 m ÷ 0.3048 = 164.042 ft. To convert back, multiply the value in feet by 0.3048 — or use the Feet to Meters converter.
How many meters are in one foot?
One foot is 0.3048 meters, because 1 ft × 0.3048 = 0.3048 m.
What is 50 meters in feet?
Why is 1 meter not exactly 3.28 feet?
Because the foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 m, a meter is 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.280839895… ft — a decimal that never ends. Using 3.28 is fine for estimates but loses about 0.026%; over 1,000 m that is 0.84 ft (1,000 m = 3,280.8399 ft).