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Convert meters to feet
Instant, accurate m → ft conversion with a live converter, table and formula.
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1 meter = 3.28084 feet
1 feet = 0.3048 meters
meters to feet table
| meters (m) | feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.64042 |
| 1 | 3.28084 |
| 2 | 6.56168 |
| 5 | 16.4042 |
| 10 | 32.8084 |
| 20 | 65.6168 |
| 50 | 164.042 |
| 100 | 328.084 |
| 500 | 1640.42 |
| 1000 | 3280.84 |
Formula
feet = meters × 3.28084.
Example
10 meters = 32.8084 feet.
What is a meter?
The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, originally a ten-millionth of the equator-to-pole distance.
What is a feet?
A foot (ft) is 12 inches (30.48 cm), used for height and short distances in the US and UK.
Real-world reference points
A meter is about one long stride; a foot is a large shoe; an inch is the top joint of a thumb.
| Reference | meters | feet |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card width | 0.0856 m | 0.281 ft |
| Average adult height | 1.7 m | 5.58 ft |
| Door height | 2 m | 6.56 ft |
| Football (soccer) pitch length | 105 m | 344 ft |
| Marathon distance | 42,195 m | 138,000 ft |
Mistakes to avoid with length conversions
- Mixing unit systems mid-calculation — convert everything first, then do the math.
- Treating yards and meters as equal: a yard is ~8.6% shorter, which compounds over long distances.
- Rounding centimeters to inches too early when cutting materials — keep one extra decimal until the final cut.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet in a meters?+
1 meter = 3.28084 feet.
How do I convert meters to feet?+
Enter the value in the meters box above and the feet value appears instantly. You can also type in the feet box to convert the other way.
Is this m to ft converter free?+
Yes — it is 100% free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.