Meter to Foot Converter
Converts meter (m) to foot (ft) and back. The conversion factor is shown below every result.
How to Convert Meter to Foot
What Is a Meter?
The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length.
What Is a Foot?
The foot (ft), defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, is common to both US customary and imperial length measurement.
Common Meter to Foot Reference Points
Real-world reference values for quick sanity checks.
| Item | Meter (m) | Foot (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| An Olympic swimming pool length | 50 m | 164.04 ft |
| A typical two-story house height (approx.) | 6 m | 19.69 ft |
| Reference values are illustrative approximations for common items, not measured specifications. | ||
Meter to Foot Conversion Table
| Meter (m) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28084 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56168 ft |
| 5 m | 16.404199 ft |
| 10 m | 32.808399 ft |
| 25 m | 82.020997 ft |
| 50 m | 164.041995 ft |
| 100 m | 328.08399 ft |
| 200 m | 656.167979 ft |
| Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B (1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly) | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert meters to feet?
Multiply the meter value by 3.2808398950. For example, 2 m × 3.2808398950 = 6.562 ft.
Why does the factor have so many decimal places?
It's the exact reciprocal of the foot's definition (1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly), so the meters-to-feet factor carries the same precision rather than being independently rounded.
How do I convert meters to feet and inches, not just decimal feet?
Convert to decimal feet first, then take the whole number as feet and multiply the remaining decimal by 12 to get inches. For example, 6.562 ft is 6 ft plus 0.562 × 12 = 6.74 in, so about 6 ft 6.7 in.
Related Length Converters
A good measuring tool marked in both m and ft removes the guesswork at the point of use.