Convert Meters to Feet
1 meter (m) equals 3.280839895 feet (ft).
1 m = 3.280839895 ft
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Meter to Foot
- 1 m = 3.280839895 ft
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- Example: convert 15 m to ft: 15 m = 15 × 3.280839895 ft = 49.21259843 ft
Reference conditions. ft: The international yard and pound agreement (1959) fixed 1 yard = 0.9144 m exactly, so the inch, foot and mile are exact.
Formula
ft = m × 3.280839895013
Derivation from SI units:
- SI base unit: the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299 792 458 s
- 1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m (exact)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Meter definition: meter; Foot definition: foot.
Worked examples
- A standard ceiling height of 2.4 m is 7.874015748 ft.
2.4 m × 3.280839895 = 7.874015748 ft - A 100 m sprint is 328.0839895 ft.
100 m × 3.280839895 = 328.0839895 ft
Meter to Foot conversion table
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m | 0.03280839895 ft |
| 0.1 m | 0.3280839895 ft |
| 0.25 m | 0.8202099738 ft |
| 0.5 m | 1.640419948 ft |
| 1 m | 3.280839895 ft |
| 1.5 m | 4.921259843 ft |
| 1.7 m | 5.577427822 ft |
| 1.8 m | 5.905511811 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56167979 ft |
| 2.5 m | 8.202099738 ft |
| 3 m | 9.842519685 ft |
| 5 m | 16.40419948 ft |
| 10 m | 32.80839895 ft |
| 20 m | 65.6167979 ft |
| 25 m | 82.02099738 ft |
| 50 m | 164.0419948 ft |
| 100 m | 328.0839895 ft |
| 200 m | 656.167979 ft |
| 400 m | 1312.335958 ft |
| 500 m | 1640.419948 ft |
| 1000 m | 3280.839895 ft |
| 1609.344 m | 5280 ft |
Where it's used
Building heights, room sizes and sports distances in metres are converted to feet for US audiences. 1 m is about 3.28 ft.
Meter to other length units
| Conversion | 1 m equals |
|---|---|
| meter to kilometer | 0.001 km |
| meter to centimeter | 100 cm |
| meter to millimeter | 1000 mm |
| meter to micrometer | 1000000 µm |
| meter to nanometer | 1000000000 nm |
| meter to angstrom | 10000000000 Å |
| meter to mile | 0.0006213711922 mi |
| meter to yard | 1.093613298 yd |
| meter to foot | 3.280839895 ft |
| meter to inch | 39.37007874 in |
| meter to mil | 39370.07874 mil |
| meter to nautical mile | 0.0005399568035 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 1 meter?
1 m = 3.280839895 ft.
How many feet are in 1 meter?
1 m = 3.280839895 ft.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Multiply the value in m by 3.280839895. For example, 15 m × 3.280839895 = 49.21259843 ft.
Is the m to ft conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "foot (ft)".
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