Convert Meters to Feet

1 m = 3.28084 ft. Enter any value below.

Converted to every unit

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Meters to Feet formula

ft = m × 3.28084

The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. A foot is 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters, and is common for height and building dimensions in the US.

Worked example

To convert 5 m, multiply by 3.28084: 5 m × 3.28084 = 16.404199 ft.

Meters to Feet conversion table

MetersFeet
1 m3.28084 ft
2 m6.56168 ft
3 m9.84252 ft
4 m13.12336 ft
5 m16.404199 ft
6 m19.685039 ft
7 m22.965879 ft
8 m26.246719 ft
9 m29.527559 ft
10 m32.808399 ft
12 m39.370079 ft
15 m49.212598 ft
20 m65.616798 ft
25 m82.020997 ft
30 m98.425197 ft
40 m131.233596 ft
50 m164.041995 ft
75 m246.062992 ft
100 m328.08399 ft
250 m820.209974 ft
500 m1,640.4199 ft
1,000 m3,280.8399 ft

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a meter?

1 m equals 3.28084 ft.

How do I convert meters to feet?

Use the formula ft = m × 3.28084. For example, 5 m = 16.404199 ft.

Last reviewed: October 2026 · Uses exact, internationally defined conversion factors.