Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Unit conversion
Metres to Feet Converter
1 m ≈ 3.28083989501 ft. Enter a value to convert m to ft, then use the formula and table below. Displayed digits may be rounded.
Length & distanceInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 1 ÷ 0.3048. 1 m ≈ 3.2808 ft
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Common examples
One value, several units
Kilometres0.001 km
Centimetres100 cm
Millimetres1,000 mm
Miles0.0006 mi
Yards1.0936 yd
Feet3.2808 ft
Inches39.3701 in
Nautical miles0.0005 nmi
Conversion table
| m | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft |
| 2 m | 6.5617 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 |
Conversion chart
1 m3.2808 ft
5 m16.4042 ft
10 m32.8084 ft
25 m82.021 ft
50 m164.042 ft
Worked example
1 m ≈ 3.28083989501 ft. Apply the selected conversion formula to other input values.
Unit definition
Metres (m) SI base unit of length.
Unit history
The metre originated in the French metric system in the 1790s. Since 1983 it has been defined through the fixed speed of light.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert m to metre.
3. Convert the base value to ft and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Metres to Feet converts a value measured in Metres (m) into the equivalent value in Feet (ft). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 1 ÷ 0.3048
Assumptions
- Metres and Feet represent the same length & distance quantity.
- The input is expressed in m; the output is expressed in ft.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 m ≈ 3.28083989501 ft. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a m measurement in a document that expects ft.
- Compare a metres value with a value reported in feet.
- Check the m to ft arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not confuse m with another unit that has a similar name or symbol.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert Metres to Feet?
result = input × 1 ÷ 0.3048. Input is in m; result is in ft. 1 m ≈ 3.28083989501 ft. The displayed digits may be rounded.
What is 1 m in ft?
1 m ≈ 3.28083989501 ft. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the m to ft conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts ft back to m.
Is the Metres to Feet result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.