To convert meters to feet, divide by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.28084). So 1 m = 3.28084 ft. The factor is exact - one foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters since the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959.
- Exact factor: 1 ft = 0.3048 m (international definition, fixed in 1959).
- 1 meter = 3.28084 ft, or 3 ft 3.37 in.
- Quick mental check: multiply meters by 3.28 for a close estimate (error under 0.025%).
- The US and UK are the main countries still using feet for everyday heights and distances (NIST, 2023).
How to Use This Converter
Type any value in the meters field and the feet result appears instantly. You can also type in the feet field to convert back to meters - it works in both directions without pressing a button.
How Do You Convert Meters to Feet?
Divide meters by 0.3048. This is an exact factor: one foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters under the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959, signed by the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. There is no rounding.
$$\text{ft} = \text{m} \div 0.3048$$
Worked examples: 1.8 m = 5.905 ft. 10 m = 32.808 ft. 100 m = 328.084 ft.
Mental shortcut: multiply by 3.28 for a quick estimate. The error is only 0.025%, which is negligible for everyday use.
How Do You Convert Feet to Meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. This is the same exact definition used in reverse. For a full multi-unit converter, the length converter handles all metric and imperial units simultaneously.
$$\text{m} = \text{ft} \times 0.3048$$
Worked examples: 5 ft = 1.524 m. 6 ft = 1.8288 m. 100 ft = 30.48 m.
Meters to Feet Reference Table
Common values converted using the exact factor 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.280839895...
| Meters | Feet | Common context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 m | 1.64 ft | Counter height |
| 1 m | 3.281 ft | Approx. 3 ft 3 in |
| 1.5 m | 4.921 ft | Average child height |
| 1.65 m | 5.413 ft | Average adult female height (global) |
| 1.75 m | 5.741 ft | Average adult male height (global) |
| 1.83 m | 6.004 ft | Approx. 6 feet |
| 2 m | 6.562 ft | Standard ceiling height |
| 5 m | 16.404 ft | One-storey building |
| 10 m | 32.808 ft | Three storeys |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft | Short sprint distance |
| 1000 m | 3,280.84 ft | 1 kilometer |
When Do You Need to Convert Meters to Feet?
The meter/foot divide follows a geographic split. According to NIST (2023), only the US, Liberia, and Myanmar use feet as a primary unit for everyday measurement. This creates conversion needs for travellers, architects working across borders, and anyone reading international height or distance data.
- Height - medical records in the US use feet and inches; international records use meters and centimeters.
- Aviation - altitude is given in feet globally (even in metric countries), per ICAO convention.
- Construction - US blueprints use feet; European blueprints use meters.
- Sports - track and field events are measured in meters; American football uses yards and feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet is 1 meter?
1 meter is 3.28084 feet. The exact conversion is 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.280839895... ft. In practical terms, 1 meter is about 3 feet and 3⅜ inches - slightly more than a yard (which is exactly 3 feet).
How do you convert meters to feet?
Divide by 0.3048 or multiply by 3.28084. Both are equivalent - 3.28084 is simply 1 ÷ 0.3048 rounded to 5 decimal places. The exact factor is a repeating decimal: 3.2808398950131...
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet is exactly 1.8288 meters. Multiply 6 by 0.3048: 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m. This is a commonly cited height - in clinical settings it's often rounded to 1.83 m.
Is a meter longer than a foot?
Yes - a meter is 3.28084 feet, so it's more than three times the length of a foot. A meter is also about 9.4% longer than a yard (0.9144 m). If you need to compare meters and yards, use the meters to yards converter.