Meters to Feet
Type a value in either box to convert between meters and feet. The factor is 3.28084.
| Meters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28084 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56168 ft |
| 3 m | 9.84252 ft |
| 5 m | 16.404199 ft |
| 10 m | 32.808399 ft |
| 25 m | 82.020997 ft |
| 50 m | 164.041995 ft |
| 100 m | 328.08399 ft |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Meters field.
- The Feet figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Feet field converts back to Meters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Meters to Feet formula
Converting meters to feet is a single multiplication by 3.2808399.
ft = m × 3.2808399
Why this factor: the meter and the foot are both defined against the meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 3.2808399 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 3.2808399 — or use the Feet to Meters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 12 m and multiply by the factor 3.2808399: the result is 39.370079 ft.
12 m × 3.2808399 = 39.370079 ft
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length — the reference every other length unit is now defined against.
Definition: Since 1983 the meter has been defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at exactly 299,792,458 meters per second, so a meter is the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Where it is used: Universal in science, engineering and everyday measurement everywhere except the United States.
What is a foot?
A foot is twelve inches, the primary unit for human-scale dimensions in the US.
Definition: Exactly 0.3048 meter since 1959 — one third of the international yard.
Where it is used: Building heights, room dimensions, aviation altitude worldwide, and personal height in the US and UK.
Worth knowing: The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
Meters vs Feet
The meter is an SI unit while the foot is an imperial unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter equals 3.2808399 feet.
What is the formula to convert meters to feet?
Multiply the number of meters by 3.2808399. To reverse it, divide by 3.2808399 instead.
How do I convert feet back to meters?
Divide by 3.2808399, which is the same as multiplying by 0.3048.
How many feet are in 10 meters?
10 m works out to 32.808399 ft.
Is there anything to watch out for with feet?
The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
How is the meter defined?
Since 1983 the meter has been defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at exactly 299,792,458 meters per second, so a meter is the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.