Meters to Feet Converter
Often needed for building heights, ceiling heights, diving depths and mountain elevations.
1 m = 3.2808 ft
feet
1 m = 3.2808 ft
How to convert meters to feet
Divide the number of meters by 0.3048.
Formula
ft = m ÷ 0.3048
For a quick estimate, multiply by about 3.280840.
Examples
- 2.5 m ÷ 0.3048 = 8.2021 ft
- 10 m ÷ 0.3048 = 32.8084 ft
- 100 m ÷ 0.3048 = 328.084 ft
Meters to feet conversion table
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2808 |
| 2 | 6.5617 |
| 3 | 9.8425 |
| 4 | 13.1234 |
| 5 | 16.4042 |
| 6 | 19.685 |
| 8 | 26.2467 |
| 10 | 32.8084 |
| 15 | 49.2126 |
| 20 | 65.6168 |
| 25 | 82.021 |
| 30 | 98.4252 |
| 50 | 164.042 |
| 100 | 328.084 |
| 500 | 1,640.4199 |
| 1,000 | 3,280.8399 |
Values rounded to 4 decimal places or 4 significant digits.
About meters
The meter is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined by the speed of light: it is the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
About feet
The foot equals 12 inches, which is exactly 0.3048 meters. Americans use it for height and room dimensions, and aviation uses it worldwide for altitude. The slightly different US survey foot was officially retired at the end of 2022.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one meter?
One meter equals 3.2808 feet (rounded).
How do I convert meters to feet?
Divide the number of meters by 0.3048. For example: 10 m ÷ 0.3048 = 32.8084 ft.
How many meters are in one foot?
One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
Is the m to ft conversion exact?
Yes. The factor follows directly from the official definitions of both units, so the only rounding is in how many decimals are displayed.