Meter to Foot Converter

One Meter equals 3.280839895 Foot (1 m = 3.280839895 ft). Multiply a Meter value by 3.280839895 to get the equivalent in Foot. Use the calculator above for instant results, or follow the formula, worked examples, and reference table below.

Formula

ft = m × 3.280839895

Multiply the Meter value by 3.280839895 to get the equivalent value in Foot.

Example Conversions

1 Meter (m)

3.280839895 Foot (ft)

5 Meter (m)

16.40419948 Foot (ft)

10 Meter (m)

32.80839895 Foot (ft)

25 Meter (m)

82.02099738 Foot (ft)

100 Meter (m)

328.0839895 Foot (ft)

Conversion Table

Common conversion values from Meter to Foot
Meter (m) Foot (ft)
0.1 0.3280839895
0.5 1.640419948
1 3.280839895
2 6.56167979
5 16.40419948
10 32.80839895
25 82.02099738
50 164.0419948
100 328.0839895
250 820.2099738
500 1640.419948
1000 3280.839895

How to Convert Manually

Use these steps to convert Meter values to Foot without the calculator.

  1. Write down the value in Meter (m) that you want to convert.
  2. Multiply that value by 3.280839895.
  3. For example, 10 Meter × 3.280839895 = 32.80839895 Foot.
  4. Label the result as Foot (ft).

Relative Size Comparison

1 Meter
1m
1 Foot0.3048Meters
1ft

This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Meter and one Foot.

About Meter and Foot

The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Every other length unit on this site is defined in terms of it. The foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (12 inches) under the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. US construction, real estate, and aviation altitude all run on feet. One Meter equals 3.280839895 Foot (1 m = 3.280839895 ft). Meter to Foot conversion comes up most often in architectural drawings and building codes outside the US and in athletics track and field events, typically when figures need restating for US construction and real estate floor plans.

Precision and Rounding: Length factors between metric and imperial units are exact by definition (1 ft = 0.3048 m since 1959), so any rounding error comes from display precision, not the factor. Two or three decimal places suit carpentry and DIY work; machining and surveying often require four or more.

Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).

Worked Example

15 Meter equals 49.21259843 Foot.

15 m × 3.280839895 = 49.21259843 ft

FAQ

How do I convert Meter to Foot?

Multiply the Meter value by 3.280839895 to get the equivalent value in Foot.

What is the formula for Meter to Foot?

The formula is ft = m × 3.280839895.

How many Foot are in 1 Meter?

1 Meter equals 3.280839895 Foot.

Can I convert Foot back to Meter?

Yes. 1 Foot equals 0.3048 Meter, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.

What are common names for Meter and Foot?

Meter is shown as m and may also be searched as meter, metre, meters. Foot is shown as ft and may also be searched as feet, foot.

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