Meter to Foot Converter
Quick answer
To convert Meters to feet, multiply by 3.280839895 (or divide by 0.3048). Therefore, 1 Meter (m) equals 3.2808399 feet (ft).
Formula: ft = m × 3.280839895. Worked example: 10 m = 32.808399 ft.
Convert Meter (m) to Foot (ft) online with our free unit converter. In length, 1 m = 3.28084 ft. Explore step-by-step conversion steps, mathematical formulas, and quick conversion reference tables below.
Worked example: converting Meter to Foot
- Step 1 — start with the formula. ft = m × 3.280839895
- Step 2 — substitute your figure. 10 m × 3.280839895
- Step 3 — read the result. 10 m = 32.808399 ft
- Step 4 — check it in reverse. m = ft × 0.3048 returns 10 m, which matches the figure you started with.
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1 m = 3.28084 ft
Formula:
ft = m × 3.280839895With your value: 1 m = 3.2808399 ft
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in meter so you can sanity-check the result.
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Meter to Foot Conversion Table
| Meter (m) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.64042 |
| 1 | 3.28084 |
| 2 | 6.56168 |
| 5 | 16.404199 |
| 10 | 32.808399 |
| 15 | 49.212598 |
| 20 | 65.616798 |
| 25 | 82.020997 |
| 50 | 164.041995 |
| 100 | 328.08399 |
| 250 | 820.209974 |
| 500 | 1,640.419948 |
| 1000 | 3,280.839895 |
Foot to Meter Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.1524 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 250 | 76.2 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Meter (m)
Length
The metre is defined by taking the speed of light in vacuum to be exactly 299 792 458 m/s, with the second defined by the caesium frequency.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Foot (ft)
Length
1 foot = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot, 1959).
The US survey foot (1200/3937 m) was deprecated for new work on 31 December 2022 and differs by about 2 ppm.
Source: International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959; NIST Federal Register Notice 59-5442
US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Standards and context behind Meter to Foot
- International foot
- Exactly 0.3048 m by the 1959 agreement.
- US survey foot
- 1200/3937 m — about 0.6 mm longer per 300 m; deprecated for new work since 2023.
- ICAO
- International aviation still reports altitude in feet, which is why the unit persists in a metric world.
How to Convert Meter to Foot
To convert from Meter (m) to Foot (ft), multiply the value by 3.280839895.
Formula: ft = m × 3.280839895
Reverse: m = ft × 0.3048
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Meter. For example: 5 m
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 3.280839895
- The result is: 16.404199 ft
Meter and Foot Relationship
This conversion bridges the Metric (SI) and US Customary / Imperial measurement systems, commonly required when translating scientific data, international engineering specifications, or trade standards. Since 1 Meter equals approximately 3.2808 feet, the Meter represents a larger unit interval than the Foot. Understanding the relationship between Meter and Foot is essential for accurate calculations in physics, engineering, commerce, and daily applications.
About Meter
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
Fun Fact: The meter was redefined in 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Common uses of Meter: construction, athletics, science.
About Foot
The foot is an imperial unit equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It remains widely used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements.
Fun Fact: The foot was originally based on the length of a human foot, which varied from region to region.
Common uses of Foot: height measurement, real estate, construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many feet are in 1 Meter?
- There are exactly 3.280839895 feet in 1 Meter. This means the conversion factor from Meter to Foot is 3.280839895.
- What is the formula to convert Meter to Foot?
- The formula to convert Meter to Foot is: ft = m × 3.280839895. For example, to convert 10 Meters to feet, you would multiply 10 by 3.280839895.
- What is a Meter?
- The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
- What is a Foot?
- The foot is an imperial unit equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It remains widely used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements.
- What are the common uses of Meter?
- The Meter is commonly used in construction, athletics, science.
- Which foot should I use for land surveys in the US?
- Use the international foot (0.3048 m) for all new work. State plane coordinate data published before 2023 may still be expressed in US survey feet, so check the metadata before mixing datasets.
- Why is aviation altitude still in feet?
- ICAO permits feet for altitude and flight levels, and most of the world's airspace, instruments and procedures are built around that convention.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Meter to Foot converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/meter-to-foot