Convert Meters to Feet
m to ft · length conversion
What are meters and feet?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. A foot is 12 inches (0.3048 m), commonly used for height and short distances in the US. For scale: a doorway is about 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, and a marathon is 42.2 km (26.2 mi).
How to convert meters to feet
1 m = 3.28084 ft. To convert, multiply the number of meters by 3.28084. For example, 5 m = 16.4042 ft, and 20 m = 65.6168 ft. To go the other way, multiply feet by 0.3048 (since 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Meters to Feet conversion table
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.28084 |
| 2 | 6.56168 |
| 5 | 16.4042 |
| 10 | 32.8084 |
| 20 | 65.6168 |
| 50 | 164.042 |
| 100 | 328.084 |
FAQ
What is 1 m in ft?
1 m = 3.28084 ft. To convert any amount, multiply the number of meters by 3.28084.
How do I convert feet back to meters?
Go the other way: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, so multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters.
Is a meter bigger than a feet?
Yes — 1 m is the larger unit, equal to 3.28084 ft.
Are these length conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.