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meters to feet
Convert meters to feet with the exact international foot definition.
1 meter equals 3.28084 feet. This free meters to feet converter divides meters by 0.3048, because one foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. Use it for room sizes, building plans, and product dimensions that list meters for a US audience. The chart below uses the same factor as the widget so tool and table stay aligned. Nothing is uploaded and no account is required.
How to convert meters to feet
Divide meters by 0.3048. In short: feet = meters ÷ 0.3048.
Example: 5 m ÷ 0.3048 = 16.4042 ft. So 5 meters is 16.4042 feet.
Use the converter above for any value. Use the chart below when you need a common number fast.
meters to feet conversion chart
Common meter values converted to feet, rounded to four decimal places.
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft |
| 2 m | 6.5617 ft |
| 3 m | 9.8425 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft |
| 20 m | 65.6168 ft |
| 25 m | 82.0210 ft |
| 50 m | 164.0420 ft |
| 75 m | 246.0630 ft |
| 100 m | 328.0840 ft |
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Common meters to feet conversions
1 meter is 3.2808 feet. That is a little more than 3 feet 3 inches.
2 meters is 6.5617 feet. 3 meters is 9.8425 feet.
10 meters is 32.8084 feet. 100 meters is 328.0840 feet, a common track distance.
When a floor plan lists meters, convert to feet first if a US contractor works only in feet and inches.
Why Americans convert meters to feet
The United States still uses feet and inches for buildings, lumber, and many DIY projects. Metric dimensions show up on imported goods, scientific notes, and international listings.
A meters to feet step keeps both systems readable on one page. Students also use it when a problem switches from metric distance to US customary units.
Stating the 0.3048 meter definition avoids the rough 3.3 feet shortcuts that drift on longer runs.
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Length definitions follow international agreements. See NIST - SI units for length for official SI length context.