Metres to Feet Converter
1 metre = 3.28084 feet.
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Result
1 metre =
3.28084 ft
1 m × 3.28084 = 3.28084 ft
1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly · 1 mile = 1.609344 km exactly
The working
- 1. Convert 1 m to metres: 1 × 1 = 1.
- 2. Convert to ft: 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.28084.
1 m in every unit
Handy reference lengths
- A4 sheet (long side)
- 29.7 cm
- Standard door height
- 2.03 m
- Football pitch
- 105 m
- Marathon
- 42.195 km
Conversion table
Metres to Feet
| Metres | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2808 |
| 2 | 6.5617 |
| 3 | 9.8425 |
| 4 | 13.123 |
| 5 | 16.404 |
| 6 | 19.685 |
| 7 | 22.966 |
| 8 | 26.247 |
| 9 | 29.528 |
| 10 | 32.808 |
| 15 | 49.213 |
| 20 | 65.617 |
| 25 | 82.021 |
| 50 | 164.04 |
| 100 | 328.08 |
Feet to Metres
| Feet | Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 7 | 2.1336 |
| 8 | 2.4384 |
| 9 | 2.7432 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
Formula and worked example
feet = metres × 3.280839895 (1 foot is exactly 0.3048 m).
Convert 3 metres to feet: 3 × 3.2808399 = 9.84252 ft.
When you need this
Metric listings for flats, rooms and diving depths need converting for anyone who thinks in feet. Athletes and coaches also use it to translate track and field distances, and US visitors to Europe meet it on every height-restriction sign.
Questions people ask
How many feet are in a metre?
One metre is 3.2808399 feet. 1 foot is exactly 0.3048 m.
How do I convert metres to feet?
Multiply the number of metres by 3.2808399.
What is 10 m in ft?
10 metres is 32.8084 feet.
How do I convert feet back to metres?
Multiply by 0.3048: one foot is 0.3048 metres.
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How we calculate this
We use the standard published formula or definition for this calculation, and we show the working so you can check it. Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units.
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