Quick Answer: Meters to Feet
One meter is approximately 3.281 feet (1 m ≈ 3.281 ft).
Conversely, 1 ft = 0.3048 m.
Formula: ft = m ÷ 0.3048
Worked examples
- 1 m ≈ 3.281 ft
- 2 m ≈ 6.562 ft
- 3 m ≈ 9.843 ft
Method and limitations
Divide meters by 0.3048 (equivalently, multiply by about 3.28084). The foot is exactly 0.3048 m, so this factor is derived from an exact definition. Calculations use full-precision constants; answers in this box are rounded for readability (≈ marks a rounded value) and the calculator shows up to 9 significant figures.
Each factor is exact by definition, derived from exact definitions, or a documented conventional value — see the methodology and sources.
Conversion Formula
Divide meters by 0.3048 (equivalently, multiply by about 3.28084). The foot is exactly 0.3048 m, so this factor is derived from an exact definition.
Complete Guide to Meters to Feet Conversion
What is a meter?
The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length.
What is a foot?
The international foot (ft) is exactly 0.3048 m, divided into 12 inches.
How the Conversion Works
ft = m ÷ 0.3048. For feet and inches, take the whole number as feet and multiply the remaining decimal by 12.
Step-by-Step Conversion Guide
Follow these steps to convert meters to feet manually:
Start with your value in meters
Example: You want to convert 3 m
Apply the conversion formula
Use the formula: ft = m ÷ 0.3048
Calculate the result
3 m = 9.8425 ft
Verify your answer
Use our calculator above to double-check your manual calculation.
Quick Mental Math Tip
Multiply by 3 and add 10%: 2 m ≈ 6.6 ft (exact 6.56 ft).
Common Conversions
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) | Feet → Meters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28084 | 1 ft = 0.3048 m |
| 2 m | 6.56168 | 2 ft = 0.6096 m |
| 3 m | 9.84252 | 3 ft = 0.9144 m |
| 5 m | 16.4042 | 5 ft = 1.524 m |
| 10 m | 32.8084 | 10 ft = 3.048 m |
| 20 m | 65.6168 | 20 ft = 6.096 m |
| 50 m | 164.042 | 50 ft = 15.24 m |
| 100 m | 328.084 | 100 ft = 30.48 m |
| 500 m | 1,640.42 | 500 ft = 152.4 m |
| 1000 m | 3,280.84 | 1000 ft = 304.8 m |
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When You'll Need This Conversion
Metric height in feet and inches
Give a height measured in meters or cm in the feet-and-inches form used on US and UK forms.
Metric plans for feet-based trades
Express metric lengths for suppliers or tapes that work in feet.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Treating decimal feet as inches
5.74 ft is not 5 ft 74 in or 5 ft 7.4 in.
Multiply the decimal part by 12: 0.74 × 12 = 8.9 in.
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Conversion factors on this page are either exact by definition, derived from exact definitions, or conventional values in documented use. Each is listed with its source in our conversion methodology and sources, which cites the BIPM SI Brochure, NIST Special Publication 811 and the relevant IEC or national standards. Results are rounded for display only; calculations use full precision.