Meters to Feet Converter
Convert meters to feet instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 meter = 3.2808399 feet.
1 meter = 3.2808399 feet
How to convert meters to feet
feet = meters × 3.280839895
To convert meters to feet, multiply the value by 3.280839895. To go back from feet to meters, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.3048).
Worked examples
- 1.8 m: 1.8 × 3.280839895 = 5.9055118 ft
- 2 m: 2 × 3.280839895 = 6.5616798 ft
- 3 m: 3 × 3.280839895 = 9.8425197 ft
Multiply meters by 3 and add 10 percent. Ten meters is about 33 feet (the exact figure is 32.81).
Meters to Feet conversion table
Meters to Feet
| m | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2808399 |
| 1.5 | 4.9212598 |
| 1.8 | 5.9055118 |
| 2 | 6.5616798 |
| 3 | 9.8425197 |
| 5 | 16.404199 |
| 10 | 32.808399 |
| 50 | 164.04199 |
| 100 | 328.08399 |
| 1,000 | 3,280.8399 |
Feet to Meters
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 1.5 | 0.4572 |
| 1.8 | 0.54864 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
Distance equivalents
See how one meter and one foot compare with every other distance unit on the site.
1 meter equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| millimeters (mm) | 1,000 |
| centimeters (cm) | 100 |
| kilometers (km) | 0.001 |
| inches (in) | 39.37008 |
| feet (ft) | 3.28084 |
| yards (yd) | 1.093613 |
| miles (mi) | 0.0006213712 |
| nautical miles (nmi) | 0.0005399568 |
1 foot equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| millimeters (mm) | 304.8 |
| centimeters (cm) | 30.48 |
| meters (m) | 0.3048 |
| kilometers (km) | 0.0003048 |
| inches (in) | 12 |
| yards (yd) | 0.3333333 |
| miles (mi) | 0.0001893939 |
| nautical miles (nmi) | 0.0001645788 |
When you need to convert meters to feet
Meters are the standard for height, room sizes and swimming-pool lengths in most countries, while American listings, aviation altitudes and building plans use feet. The converter is useful for property searches, flight altitudes and checking the size of products shipped from abroad.
About the units
Meter (m)
The meter is the base unit of length in the metric system, defined from the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It is a little longer than a yard.
Foot (ft)
A foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. It is used for height, room dimensions and aircraft altitude.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert meters to feet?
Multiply the number of meters by 3.280839895. For example, 10 meters × 3.280839895 = 32.80839895 feet.
How many feet are in one meter?
There are 3.280839895 feet in one meter.
How many meters are in one foot?
There are 0.3048 meters in one foot.
How many feet are in 2 meters?
Two meters equals 6.562 feet, or 6 feet 6.7 inches. One meter is about 3.281 feet, or 39.37 inches.
Can I convert other distance units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any distance unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.