Meters to Feet Converter

About the m to ft calculation

One meter is exactly 3.2808 feet, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. The SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Used for human height in the US and UK, and for altitude in aviation globally.

Formula

ft = m × 3.2808

1 m = 3.2808 ft
1 ft = 0.3048 m

Worked example

To convert 100 m, multiply by 3.2808: 100 × 3.2808 = 328.084 ft.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a meter?

There are 3.2808 feet in one meter. To convert any amount, multiply the number of meters by 3.2808.

How do I convert feet back to meters?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.3048. One foot is 0.3048 meters.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between meters and feet is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.

Where is each of these units used?

Meters: the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Feet: used for human height in the US and UK, and for altitude in aviation globally.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units