Meters to Feet Converter
1 meter (m) equals 3.28083989501 feet (ft).
Quick answer
To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.28084. One meter is about 3 feet 3⅜ inches, a little more than a yard.
- 1 meter = 3.280839895 feet
- 1 foot = 0.3048 meters
- Formula: ft = m × 3.28083989501
- Quick estimate: multiply by 3 and add 10%: 50 m ≈ 150 + 15 = 165 ft (exact 164).
1 meter = 3.280839895 feet
How to convert meters to feet
ft = m × 3.28083989501
To convert meters to feet, multiply the number of meters by 3.28083989501.
Example: 42 m to ft
- Start with the value in meters: 42 m.
- Multiply by 3.28083989501: 42 × 3.28083989501 = 137.7952756.
- Result: 42 meters = 137.7952756 feet.
Going the other way, 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, so to convert feet back to meters you divide by the same number. See feet to meters.
Where the conversion factor comes from
A foot is exactly 12 inches, and since 1959 an inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so 1 foot = 30.48 cm = 0.3048 meters exactly. The US survey foot (1200/3937 m), which differed by two parts per million, was officially retired at the end of 2022, so there is now only one foot.
The reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.280839895…, is not exact in decimal, so it is usually rounded to 3.28084 or 3.281.
Mental math: m to ft in your head
Multiply by 3, then add 10% of the result: 20 m → 60 + 6 = 66 ft (exact: 65.6). It overshoots slightly, by about 0.6%.
For heights, remember 1.8 m ≈ 5 ft 11 in and 2 m ≈ 6 ft 7 in.
When you need to convert meters to feet
- Understanding building heights, room sizes and plot dimensions from metric countries.
- Track and field, swimming and other sports measured in meters.
- Converting your height from meters to feet and inches.
- Hiking and climbing: mountain elevations are often in meters.
Common mistakes
- Reading 1.75 m as "1 foot 75": convert the whole value, 1.75 × 3.28 = 5.74 ft = 5 ft 9 in.
- Using the yard as equal to a meter: a meter is about 9% longer.
- Forgetting that decimal feet are not inches: 5.74 ft is 5 ft 8.9 in.
Everyday meters in feet
| Example | Meters | Feet | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average adult height | 1.7 m | 5.5774 ft | 5′ 7″ |
| Soccer goal height | 2.44 m | 8.0052 ft | 8′ 0″ |
| Olympic swimming pool length | 50 m | 164.04 ft | 164′ 1″ |
| Football (soccer) pitch length | 105 m | 344.49 ft | 344′ 6″ |
| Eiffel Tower | 330 m | 1,082.7 ft | 1082′ 8″ |
| Burj Khalifa | 828 m | 2,716.5 ft | 2716′ 6″ |
Converting a height? The height converter works in feet and inches directly, for example 5′7″ in cm or 170 cm in feet.
Meters to feet conversion table
| Meters (m) | Feet (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 |
| 6 m | 19.68503937 ft |
| 7 m | 22.96587927 ft |
| 7.5 m | 24.60629921 ft |
| 8 m | 26.24671916 ft |
| 9 m | 29.52755906 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 |
| 21 m | 68.8976378 ft |
| 22 m | 72.17847769 ft |
| 23 m | 75.45931759 ft |
| 24 m | 78.74015748 ft |
| 25 m | 82.02099738 ft |
| 26 m | 85.30183727 ft |
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What is a meter?
The meter (also spelled metre) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
What is a foot?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems equal to 12 inches, or exactly 30.48 centimeters.
Convert meters to other units
Convert other units to feet
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter is 3.280839895 feet.
How many meters are in a foot?
One foot is 0.3048 meters.
What is the formula to convert meters to feet?
ft = m × 3.28083989501.
How tall is 1.8 meters in feet?
1.8 m is 5.906 ft, or 5 feet 10.9 inches, usually rounded to 5 ft 11 in.
Is a meter longer than a yard?
Yes. A meter is 1.0936 yards, about 3.37 inches longer than a yard.