A meters-to-feet conversion expresses the same length in two measurement systems: meters in the International System of Units and feet in the imperial and US customary systems. Use the calculator above for decimal feet, feet-and-inches output, or the reverse conversion.
How to Convert Meters to Feet
To convert meters to feet, divide the number of meters by 0.3048. You can also multiply by approximately 3.28084.
Meters to feet formula:
Feet = Meters ÷ 0.3048
Example: Convert 5 Meters to Feet
Calculation: 5 ÷ 0.3048 = 16.404199...
- 5 meters = 16.4042 feet
- In feet and inches, this is approximately 16 ft 4.85 in
How to Convert Feet to Meters
To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. This factor is exact for the international foot.
Feet to meters formula:
Meters = Feet × 0.3048
Example: Convert 10 Feet to Meters
10 × 0.3048 = 3.048
Therefore, 10 feet = 3.048 meters.
Meters to Feet Conversion Table
The table below shows common meter values in decimal feet and approximate feet-and-inches form.
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.32808 | 0 ft 3.94 in |
| 0.5 | 1.64042 | 1 ft 7.69 in |
| 1 | 3.28084 | 3 ft 3.37 in |
| 2 | 6.56168 | 6 ft 6.74 in |
| 3 | 9.84252 | 9 ft 10.11 in |
| 5 | 16.40420 | 16 ft 4.85 in |
| 10 | 32.80840 | 32 ft 9.70 in |
| 20 | 65.61680 | 65 ft 7.40 in |
| 50 | 164.04199 | 164 ft 0.50 in |
| 100 | 328.08399 | 328 ft 1.01 in |
Decimal Feet and Feet-and-Inches
Decimal feet and feet-and-inches show the same measurement in different formats. For example, 5.5 feet means 5 feet 6 inches, because the decimal part is multiplied by 12:
0.5 × 12 = 6 inches
The calculator can show decimal inches or round the inch value to the nearest 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 inch.
About Meters and Feet
The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length. The foot (ft) is used mainly in the United States and in some UK and international applications. One international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
Common Conversion Mistakes
- Using the factor in the wrong direction: multiply feet by 0.3048, but divide meters by 0.3048.
- Confusing decimal feet with inches: 5.5 ft means 5 ft 6 in, not 5 ft 5 in.
- Rounding too early: keep the full calculated value until the final display step.
- Using a linear factor for area: square meters and square feet require an area conversion factor.
How to Check Your Conversion
Reverse the result using the exact feet-to-meters factor. For example, 16.4042 ft × 0.3048 ≈ 5 m. A small difference can appear when the first result was rounded for display.
Frequently Asked Questions
One meter is approximately 3.280839895 feet. The exact defining relationship is that one international foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.
Divide the meter value by 0.3048. You can also multiply by approximately 3.28084.
Multiply the number of feet by exactly 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m.
First convert meters to decimal feet. Keep the whole-number portion as feet, then multiply the decimal portion by 12 to get inches. For example, 1.8 m ≈ 5.9055 ft, which is approximately 5 ft 10.87 in.
No. Square meters measure area. To convert square meters to square feet, multiply by approximately 10.7639 or use the Square Feet Area Calculator .
The US survey foot was slightly longer than the international foot and was formerly used in some US surveying work. This calculator uses the international foot, defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
Calculation Methodology
This calculator uses the international-foot definition of 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly. Meter-to-feet values are calculated as meters ÷ 0.3048, while feet-to-meters values are calculated as feet × 0.3048. Display rounding does not change the underlying conversion relationship.
Prepared and tested by the Utilixea Editorial Team.
Last reviewed: July 26, 2026.
