Convert metres to feet in one step. Type a value, change the units if you need a different pair, and the answer updates as you type, with the reverse rate and a quick reference list.
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How to convert metres to feet
Multiply the number of m by 3.28084 to get ft:
ft = m × 3.28084
To go the other way, divide by 3.28084 (or multiply by 0.3048). The converter stores each unit as a multiple of a base unit, so you can also pick any other pair of units from the same group.
Worked example
Using the default values in the converter above:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Value | 10 |
| From | Metres |
| To | Feet |
10 metres equals 32.808399 feet
Metres to Feet reference table
| Metres | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28084 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56168 ft |
| 5 m | 16.404199 ft |
| 10 m | 32.808399 ft |
| 20 m | 65.616798 ft |
| 50 m | 164.041995 ft |
| 100 m | 328.083989 ft |
| 500 m | 1,640.419948 ft |
| 1,000 m | 3,280.839895 ft |
Tips and common mistakes
The inch, foot, yard and mile are defined exactly in metric terms: 1 inch is 25.4 mm, 1 foot is 0.3048 m and 1 mile is 1.609344 km. The factors used here are therefore exact, and any rounding comes only from the number of digits shown.
The most common mistake is treating the part after the decimal point of a foot as inches. 5.5 ft means five and a half feet, which is 5 ft 6 in, not 5 ft 5 in. Check that you are reading a decimal and not a feet-and-inches pair.
For quick mental maths, remember that an inch is about 2.5 cm, a foot is about 30 cm, a metre is a little over 3 ft 3 in, and a mile is about 1.6 km.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in 1 m?
1 m equals 3.28084 feet.
How do I convert m to ft by hand?
Multiply the m figure by 3.28084. For example, 10 m × 3.28084 = 32.808399 ft.
How do I convert ft back to m?
Divide the ft figure by 3.28084, or multiply it by 0.3048. For example, 32.808399 ft is 10 m.
Is this conversion exact?
The inch, foot, yard and mile are defined exactly in metric terms, so the factor is exact. Any difference comes only from rounding.