Meters to Feet Converter

Convert meters to feet with instant results. Enter any value and get precise conversion using the standard 1 meter = 3.28084 feet formula.

Quick Reference

Meters	Feet
1 m	3.28 ft
1.5 m	4.92 ft
2 m	6.56 ft
5 m	16.40 ft
10 m	32.81 ft
50 m	164.04 ft
100 m	328.08 ft

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Frequently Asked Questions

Multiply meters by 3.28084 to get feet. The formula is: feet = meters × 3.28084. This conversion factor comes from the definition that 1 meter = 39.3701 inches, and 39.3701 ÷ 12 = 3.28084 feet.

Common scenarios include reading building heights in US contexts (One World Trade Center: 541 meters = 1,776 feet), understanding athletic records (100-meter dash vs football field), aviation altitude (reported in feet in most countries), real estate (room dimensions), and understanding depth measurements in diving or marine contexts.

The US customary system evolved from English units used before American independence. While most countries adopted the metric system starting in the 1790s after the French Revolution, the US retained its traditional units. The metric system was legally recognized in the US in 1866 but never mandated for everyday use. Today, the US is one of only three countries not primarily using metric.

For construction and general measurements, 2 decimal places (e.g., 15.75 ft) is standard. For surveying and engineering, use 3 decimal places. For scientific work, maintain 4-5 decimal places. The conversion factor itself (3.28084) provides accuracy to 5 decimal places.

First multiply meters by 3.28084 to get decimal feet. Take the whole number as feet. Multiply the decimal remainder by 12 to get inches. Example: 2 meters = 6.56168 feet = 6 feet + (0.56168 × 12) = 6 feet 6.74 inches, or approximately 6'7".

Essential conversions: Olympic pool (50m = 164 ft), soccer field width (68m = 223 ft), basketball hoop height (3.05m = 10 ft), tennis court length (23.77m = 78 ft), average room ceiling (2.4m = 7.87 ft ≈ 8 ft), and typical door height (2m = 6.56 ft).

Yes, completely. The conversion happens entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. No data is transmitted to any server. The tool functions offline once loaded, ensuring your measurements stay on your device and are never logged or shared.

This tool is optimized for single, quick conversions. For batch processing of multiple values, consider using a spreadsheet application with the formula =A1*3.28084, where A1 contains your meter value. This allows you to convert hundreds or thousands of values at once.

Architecture and construction (US buildings with metric plans), aviation (altitude in feet, runway lengths sometimes in meters), sports and athletics (track events in meters, field dimensions in feet), international trade (shipping container dimensions), and scientific research (converting published metric data for US audiences).

Remember that 1 meter is roughly 3 feet (a bit longer—about 3.3 feet). A simple approximation: multiply meters by 3 for a rough estimate, or by 3.3 for better accuracy. For example, 10 meters: 10 × 3 = 30 feet (quick), or 10 × 3.3 = 33 feet (closer to actual 32.8 feet). For precision, remember '3.28' sounds like '3-to-8'.

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