# Meters to Feet Converter URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/conversion/meters-to-feet/ Last updated: 2026-10-25 > Convert metres (m) to feet (ft): 1 metre = 3.2808399 ft, so multiply by 3.2808399 or divide by 0.3048. Both fields are editable, so you can also type in feet and get metres back. ## Inputs - Metres (m) ## Results - Feet ## Formula ``` 1 m = 3.2808399 ft 1 ft = 0.3048 m ft = m × 3.2808399 ``` ## Explanation Divide metres by 0.3048 to get feet. Useful for heights, ceiling clearances, pool lengths and building plans drawn in metric units. ### How to use the Meters to Feet Converter - Type the number of metres into the **Metres** field. Decimals such as 0.5 are fine. - Read the answer in **Feet** – it updates as you type, with no button to press. - To convert the other way, type into **Feet** and the metres are recalculated. - Press **Copy results** to copy both values with the page title, or **Copy link** to share this exact conversion. This page converts only m ⇄ ft. Need a different unit? Use the general length converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit. ### How it works Both units measure length, so they are always in the same ratio: one metre equals 3.2808399 feet. The calculator multiplies the number of metres you type by 3.2808399 to give feet, and when you type into the feet field it divides by the same factor to give metres. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the metres always doubles the feet. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation). ### How to convert metres to feet - Write down the value in metres, for example **1 m**. - Multiply by the conversion factor 3.2808399 (because 1 metre = 3.2808399 ft). - 1 × 3.2808399 = **3.2808399 ft**. - To go back from feet to metres, divide by 3.2808399 – or multiply by 0.3048. ### m to ft conversion table MetresFeetFeetMetres0.5 m1.6404199 ft1 ft0.3048 m1 m3.2808399 ft2 ft0.6096 m1.5 m4.9212598 ft5 ft1.524 m1.8 m5.9055118 ft10 ft3.048 m2 m6.5616798 ft20 ft6.096 m2.5 m8.2020997 ft50 ft15.24 m3 m9.8425197 ft100 ft30.48 m5 m16.404199 ft1,000 ft304.8 m10 m32.808399 ft50 m164.04199 ft100 m328.08399 ft1,000 m3,280.8399 ft ### What is a metre? The metre is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second, which ties it to a fundamental constant rather than a physical bar of metal. ### What is a foot? The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m and contains 12 inches. It remains the everyday unit for height, room dimensions and altitude in the U.S., and for aviation altitude worldwide. ### Quick mental conversion For a fast estimate, multiply metres by about **3.3** to get feet; the error is about 0.6%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure. ### Common mistakes to avoid Mixing the international foot (0.3048 m) with the old u.s. survey foot, confusing nautical and statute miles, and writing decimal feet such as 5.5 ft as “5 ft 5 in” (it is 5 ft 6 in). ## Worked example Inputs — Metres: 1 m. Results — **Feet = 3.2808399 ft**. ## FAQ **How many feet is 2 metres?** About 6.56 ft. **How do I get feet and inches?** Use the cm to feet and inches converter. **How do I convert metres to feet?** Multiply the number of metres by 3.2808399. For example, 1 m × 3.2808399 = 3.2808399 ft. **How do I convert feet back to metres?** Divide by 3.2808399 (or multiply by 0.3048), or simply type the value into the feet field above. **What is 10 m in feet?** 10 m = 32.808399 ft. **What is 100 m in feet?** 100 m = 328.08399 ft. **Is this conversion exact?** Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit. **Can I convert to other units on this page?** This page converts only between metres and feet. To pick any length unit, use the general length converter linked under Related calculators. **What formula does the Meters to Feet Converter use?** 1 m = 3.2808399 ft. ## Sources - [NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units](https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811) - [NIST Handbook 44 Appendix C – General tables of units of measurement](https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/nist-handbook-44-current-edition)