Meters to Feet (m to ft)

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Quick answer: To convert meters to feet, multiply the meter value by 3.28084. For example, 10 m × 3.28084 = 32.81 feet. One meter equals about 3.28 feet, just over a yard.

Meters to feet formula

The conversion is based on the international definition of the foot:

feet = meters × 3.28084

Because 1 meter = 3.280839895 feet, this factor gives an accurate result. For everyday use you can round it to 3.28084 with no meaningful loss of accuracy.

How to convert meters to feet in 3 steps

  1. Take the length in meters (for example, 1.8 m).
  2. Multiply by 3.28084 → 1.8 × 3.28084 = 5.9055.
  3. Round as needed → 1.8 m ≈ 5.91 feet (about 5 ft 11 in).

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Worked examples

Common meter-to-foot conversions
Meters (m)Feet (ft)
1 m3.2808 ft
1.8 m5.9055 ft
2 m6.5617 ft
5 m16.4042 ft
10 m32.8084 ft
50 m164.0420 ft
100 m328.0840 ft
1000 m3280.8399 ft

Meters vs feet

The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the metric (SI) system, used worldwide for distance, height and construction. The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, common for height and construction in the United States. Because 1 m ≈ 3.28 ft, foot values are always larger numbers than the equivalent meters.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert meters to feet?

Multiply the meter value by 3.28084. For example, 10 m × 3.28084 = 32.81 feet.

How many feet is 1 meter?

One meter equals about 3.2808 feet.

How many feet is 1.8 meters?

1.8 meters equals about 5.91 feet, or roughly 5 ft 11 in (1.8 × 3.28084 = 5.9055 ft).