Meter to Foot Formula
ft = m ÷ 0.3048
Conversion factors follow SI relationships published by BIPM and NIST, where those standards apply.
Equivalent: ft = m × 3.280839895013123. 0.3048 m/ft is exact. Reverse: m = ft × 0.3048.
Meter to Foot Converter
Quick Answer
1 m = 3.28084 ft
Formula: Foot = Meter x 3.28084
Quick values
Sources
- NIST SI units of length — Meter as the SI base unit of length; derived units such as the millimeter.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), including appendix conversion factors.
- BIPM SI base units — Official SI base-unit definitions used to derive conversion factors.
Worked examples
- 1 m reference: 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.28084 ft
- 1.7 m average height: 1.7 ÷ 0.3048 = 5.57743 ft (≈ 5 ft 7 in)
- 10 m room length: 10 ÷ 0.3048 = 32.8084 ft
What is meters to feet?
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 metres. Convert metres to feet by dividing by 0.3048 (or multiplying by 3.280839895013123).
Formulaft = m ÷ 0.3048
Key conversions
- 1 m = 3.28084 ft
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly
- 10 m = 32.8084 ft
How many feet are in 1 meter?
One meter equals 3.280839895013123 feet. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 m (1959 yard and pound agreement), so the reverse factor is the exact reciprocal: ft = m ÷ 0.3048. Construction drawings, aviation altitudes, and US building codes still print feet; SI drawings, ISO product sheets, and most of the world print metres.
This calculator uses that exact definition. Do not mix it with the US survey foot (0.304800609601 m), which NIST retired for new work after 2022. A 10 m room is 32.8084 ft; a 3 m ceiling is 9.84252 ft.
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Common meter-to-feet landmarks
Use metres for SI drawings and ISO specs; convert to feet-and-inches only at the last display step. 1 ft = 12 in exactly, so leftover decimal feet × 12 gives inches.
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) | Common reference |
|---|---|---|
| 0.3048 | 1 | International foot |
| 1 | 3.28084 | Baseball-bat length |
| 1.7 | 5.57743 | Average adult height |
| 2 | 6.56168 | Typical interior door |
| 10 | 32.8084 | Small classroom / bus length |
| 100 | 328.084 | Soccer-pitch short side (order of) |
Everyday lengths with the international foot (0.3048 m exactly)
Meter to Foot Conversion Table
Length values that switch between metres and international feet
| Meter (m) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.3048 m | 1 ft |
| 1 m | 3.28084 ft |
| 1.7 m | 5.57743 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56168 ft |
| 3 m | 9.84252 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft |
| 25 m | 82.021 ft |
| 50 m | 164.042 ft |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft |
| 1000 m | 3280.84 ft |
1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly. Table cells are rounded for display; the calculator keeps the full reciprocal.
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Practical use cases for Meter to Foot
Furniture and Home Decor
Measuring furniture dimensions and room layouts when working with international suppliers or following tutorials from different countries. European furniture catalogs use centimeters, while US catalogs use inches.
Construction and Carpentry
Working with building plans, materials, or tools from different measurement systems. Converting between metric and imperial units is essential when using international building codes or importing construction materials.
Crafting and DIY Projects
Creating patterns, measuring materials, and working with international tutorials. Many crafting patterns and DIY guides come from different countries, requiring conversions between measurement systems.
Electronics and Displays
Screen sizes for televisions, monitors, and mobile devices are typically measured in inches worldwide, while device dimensions may be specified in centimeters or millimeters in technical specifications.
Fashion and Textiles
Converting between sizing systems for international clothing, fabric measurements, and pattern making. European and Asian sizing often uses centimeters, while US sizing uses inches.
Sports and Fitness
Measuring athletic performance, equipment dimensions, and training distances. Track and field events use meters, while many US sports use feet and yards, requiring conversions for international competitions.
Meter to Foot FAQs
Common questions about converting meter to foot.
What is the exact formula for meters to feet?
Divide metres by 0.3048, or multiply by 3.280839895013123. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres, so both factors are exact reciprocals. 1 m = 3.28084 ft when rounded to five decimals.
Is 1 meter equal to 3.28 feet or 3.28084 feet?
3.28 ft is a two-decimal field estimate (0.025% low). This calculator uses 3.280839895013123 ft so that 0.3048 m returns 1 ft with no rounding drift. Round only the value you print on a drawing.
How do I convert meters to feet and inches?
Convert to decimal feet first (m ÷ 0.3048). The whole number is feet. Multiply the remainder by 12 for inches. Example: 1.7 m ÷ 0.3048 = 5.57743 ft → 5 ft + 0.57743 × 12 = 6.93 in, about 5 ft 7 in.
Should I use the US survey foot instead?
No for new work. NIST deprecated the US survey foot after 31 December 2022. The international foot (0.3048 m exactly) is the factor on this page and in the shared conversion library.
Why do aviation altitudes still use feet?
Flight levels and altimeter settings remain in feet under ICAO practice even where the ground system is metric. Convert metres to feet with 0.3048 m/ft; do not treat a 3 000 m mountain elevation as a 3 000 ft altitude.
Charts and printable PDF
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