Meters to Feet (m to ft)
1 meter = 3.2808399 feet
How to convert meters to feet
ft = m × 3.2808399
Example: 5 × 3.2808399 = 16.4042, so 5 meters = 16.4042 feet.
Meters to feet is used for heights of buildings and people, ceiling heights, and for converting distances in sports such as swimming pools and athletics tracks.
For a rough estimate multiply meters by 3.3. A 2.5 m ceiling is about 8.2 ft; for feet and inches, take the decimal part of the result and multiply it by 12.
Meters to Feet conversion table
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft |
| 2 m | 6.5617 ft |
| 3 m | 9.8425 ft |
| 4 m | 13.1234 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 6 m | 19.685 ft |
| 7 m | 22.9659 ft |
| 8 m | 26.2467 ft |
| 9 m | 29.5276 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft |
| 15 m | 49.2126 ft |
| 20 m | 65.6168 ft |
| 25 m | 82.021 ft |
| 30 m | 98.4252 ft |
| 40 m | 131.2336 ft |
| 50 m | 164.042 ft |
| 75 m | 246.063 ft |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft |
What is a meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Room sizes, building heights and sports distances are given in meters.
What is a foot?
A foot is 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is used for height in the US and UK, for aircraft altitude worldwide, and for property and room sizes in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one meter?
One meter equals 3.2808399 feet.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Use the formula ft = m × 3.2808399. 5 × 3.2808399 = 16.4042, so 5 meters = 16.4042 feet.
What is 100 m in ft?
100 m = 328.084 ft.
How do I convert feet back to meters?
Use the inverse formula m = ft ÷ 3.2808399, or open the Feet to Meters converter.
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