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Meters to Feet Converter
Convert meters to feet with the exact 0.3048 factor. Enter a value for an instant result, then review the formula and a table of common distances.
Meters to Feet Converter
Enter a meter value to get the equivalent in feet.
Decimals and zero are supported. Results use four decimal places.
Common values (m)
Result
32.8084ft
10 meters equals 32.8084 feet.
Feet · shown to 4 decimal places, trailing zeros removed
Formula: feet = meters ÷ 0.3048
Formula
How to convert meters to feet
Divide the meter value by 0.3048. The result is the length in feet, with the same precision as the input.
A meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units. A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. To convert meters to feet, divide by 0.3048: 10 m ÷ 0.3048 = 32.8084 ft. Multiplying by 3.280839895 gives the same result.
This conversion appears in real estate, architecture, sports, and travel, where the same distance may be listed in either unit. For heights and shorter lengths, the centimeters to feet converter may be a better fit. To go the other way, swap the calculator direction and enter feet.
Meters → feet
ft = m ÷ 0.3048
Divide the meter value by 0.3048 to get feet.
10 m ÷ 0.3048 = 32.8084 ft
Feet → meters
m = ft × 0.3048
Multiply the foot value by 0.3048 to return to meters.
30 ft × 0.3048 = 9.144 m
Useful reference
1 meter
3.2808 ft
1.8 meters
5.9055 ft
100 meters
328.084 ft
Quick table
Meters to feet conversion table
Common distances, from half a meter through one hundred meters.
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.6404 |
| 1 | 3.2808 |
| 1.5 | 4.9213 |
| 1.8 | 5.9055 |
| 2 | 6.5617 |
| 2.5 | 8.2021 |
| 3 | 9.8425 |
| 5 | 16.4042 |
| 10 | 32.8084 |
| 20 | 65.6168 |
| 50 | 164.042 |
| 100 | 328.084 |
Values are calculated with the exact factor 1 ft = 0.3048 m and rounded to four decimal places.
Context
Meters, feet, and everyday distances
Most of the world uses meters for official measurements, while feet remain common in the United States for real estate, construction, and aviation. A room listed as 5 meters by 4 meters is about 16.4 feet by 13.1 feet. A 100-meter sprint is about 328 feet, or just over 109 yards.
When converting areas or volumes, remember that the linear factor must be squared or cubed. A square meter is about 10.7639 square feet, not 3.2808. This page converts linear distance only. The centimeter converter and height converter cover shorter lengths.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions people ask most about this conversion.
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How many feet are in 1 meter?
One meter equals about 3.2808 feet. The exact factor is 1 ÷ 0.3048, because one foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
How do you convert meters to feet?
Divide the meter value by 0.3048. For example, 10 meters ÷ 0.3048 = 32.8084 feet. The calculator above uses the same exact factor.
What is 1.8 meters in feet?
1.8 meters equals about 5.9055 feet. In feet and inches, that is roughly 5 feet 10.87 inches.
What is 10 meters in feet?
10 meters equals 32.8084 feet when rounded to four decimal places.
Can I convert feet back to meters?
Yes. Swap the conversion direction in the calculator and enter a value in feet. The result will be in meters.
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