How many feet are in 1 meter?

1 m equals 3.280839895 ft. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert meters to feet?

Multiply the value in m by the conversion factor. For example, 10 m = 32.80839895 ft. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the meters to feet conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert meters to feet offline?

Yes! OmniConvert runs entirely in your browser — no internet connection needed after the page loads. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What is the difference between meters and feet?

Meters (m) and Feet (ft) are both units of length but belong to different measurement systems. 1 m = 3.280839895 ft. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Meters to Feet (m → ft) — Free Online Converter

m → ft Reference Table

m	ft
0.001 m	0.003280839895 ft
0.002 m	0.00656167979 ft
0.003 m	0.009842519685 ft
0.004 m	0.01312335958 ft
0.005 m	0.01640419948 ft
0.006 m	0.01968503937 ft
0.007 m	0.02296587927 ft
0.008 m	0.02624671916 ft
0.009 m	0.02952755906 ft
0.01 m	0.03280839895 ft
0.02 m	0.0656167979 ft
0.03 m	0.09842519685 ft
0.04 m	0.1312335958 ft
0.05 m	0.1640419948 ft
0.06 m	0.1968503937 ft
0.07 m	0.2296587927 ft
0.08 m	0.2624671916 ft
0.09 m	0.2952755906 ft
0.1 m	0.3280839895 ft
0.2 m	0.656167979 ft
0.3 m	0.9842519685 ft
0.4 m	1.312335958 ft
0.5 m	1.640419948 ft
0.6 m	1.968503937 ft
0.7 m	2.296587927 ft
0.8 m	2.624671916 ft
0.9 m	2.952755906 ft
1 m	3.280839895 ft
1.5 m	4.921259843 ft
2 m	6.56167979 ft
2.5 m	8.202099738 ft
3 m	9.842519685 ft
3.5 m	11.48293963 ft
4 m	13.12335958 ft
4.5 m	14.76377953 ft
5 m	16.40419948 ft
5.5 m	18.04461942 ft
6 m	19.68503937 ft
6.5 m	21.32545932 ft
7 m	22.96587927 ft
7.5 m	24.60629921 ft
8 m	26.24671916 ft
8.5 m	27.88713911 ft
9 m	29.52755906 ft
9.5 m	31.167979 ft
10 m	32.80839895 ft
11 m	36.08923885 ft
12 m	39.37007874 ft
13 m	42.65091864 ft
14 m	45.93175853 ft
15 m	49.21259843 ft
16 m	52.49343832 ft
17 m	55.77427822 ft
18 m	59.05511811 ft
19 m	62.33595801 ft
20 m	65.6167979 ft
25 m	82.02099738 ft
30 m	98.42519685 ft
35 m	114.8293963 ft
40 m	131.2335958 ft
45 m	147.6377953 ft
50 m	164.0419948 ft
55 m	180.4461942 ft
60 m	196.8503937 ft
65 m	213.2545932 ft
70 m	229.6587927 ft
75 m	246.0629921 ft
80 m	262.4671916 ft
85 m	278.8713911 ft
90 m	295.2755906 ft
95 m	311.67979 ft
100 m	328.0839895 ft
120 m	393.7007874 ft
125 m	410.1049869 ft
130 m	426.5091864 ft
140 m	459.3175853 ft
150 m	492.1259843 ft
160 m	524.9343832 ft
175 m	574.1469816 ft
180 m	590.5511811 ft
200 m	656.167979 ft
225 m	738.1889764 ft
250 m	820.2099738 ft
275 m	902.2309711 ft
300 m	984.2519685 ft
350 m	1148.293963 ft
400 m	1312.335958 ft
450 m	1476.377953 ft
500 m	1640.419948 ft
600 m	1968.503937 ft
700 m	2296.587927 ft
750 m	2460.629921 ft
800 m	2624.671916 ft
900 m	2952.755906 ft
1000 m	3280.839895 ft
1200 m	3937.007874 ft
1250 m	4101.049869 ft
1500 m	4921.259843 ft
1750 m	5741.469816 ft
2000 m	6561.67979 ft
2500 m	8202.099738 ft
3000 m	9842.519685 ft
4000 m	13123.35958 ft
4500 m	14763.77953 ft
5000 m	16404.19948 ft
6000 m	19685.03937 ft
7000 m	22965.87927 ft
7500 m	24606.29921 ft
8000 m	26246.71916 ft
9000 m	29527.55906 ft
10000 m	32808.39895 ft
15000 m	49212.59843 ft
20000 m	65616.7979 ft
25000 m	82020.99738 ft
50000 m	164041.9948 ft
75000 m	246062.9921 ft
100000 m	328083.9895 ft

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Meters to Feet?

Converting between meters (m) and feet (ft) is one of the most common length conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert m to ft saves time and prevents errors.

Length conversions between m and ft are fundamental in construction, manufacturing, and international trade. Architects rely on precise conversions when adapting building plans between metric and imperial standards — a 1% error on a 30-meter wall translates to 30 cm of misalignment. Travelers frequently convert between kilometers and miles for road trips, while online shoppers need length conversions to verify clothing sizes, furniture dimensions, and screen diagonals across international retailers. In athletics, track distances (100m, 1500m, marathon) must be precisely converted for record comparisons across different measurement traditions.

How to Convert Meters to Feet

To convert meters to feet, use the following formula:

ft = m × 3.280839895

Example: 1 m = 3.280839895 ft

For example, 5 m = 16.40419948 ft, 10 m = 32.80839895 ft, and 100 m = 328.0839895 ft. For larger values, 1000 m = 3280.839895 ft. Conversely, 1 ft = 0.3048 m. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Use Cases

Average adult height in Asia: 1.7 m = 5.577427822 ft
Standard door height: 2.1 m = 6.88976378 ft
Height of a 6-foot person: 1.83 m = 6.003937008 ft
Standard ceiling height: 2.44 m = 8.005249344 ft
Height of a kitchen countertop: 1.2 m = 3.937007874 ft

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing similar units: confusing nautical miles with regular miles, or yards with meters.
Decimal errors: moving the decimal point the wrong way (e.g., 100 cm = 1 m, not 10 m).
Approximation: assuming an inch is exactly 2.5 cm (it's 2.54 cm).

Pro Tips

Use 'approx' for mental math: 1 km is roughly 0.6 miles (or 2/3 for quick estimates).
Visualize: A meter is about a guitar length; an inch is a thumb width.
Ruler check: Most rulers show cm and inches together—great for quick checks.

What is a Meter?

The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, its definition has evolved with precision. Since 1983, it is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Meters are the global standard for measuring length in science, engineering, construction, and daily life. It is the primary unit of length in almost every country worldwide, with the notable exceptions of the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar.

What is a Foot?

The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the Imperial and US customary systems. It is historically based on the human foot size. Since the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959, one foot has been exactly defined as 0.3048 meters.

Feet are primarily used in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Common applications include measuring height, building dimensions, real estate, and aviation altitude.

Meters → Feet

Meters to Feet Formula