The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length.
Meters to Feet
Convert meters (m) to feet (ft) instantly. Free online length converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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The foot is a customary unit of length equal to 12 inches.
ft = m × 3.28083989501
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Formula
ft = m × 3.28083989501
m = ft ÷ 3.28083989501
Conversion table
| 1 m | 3.280840 ft |
| 10 m | 32.808399 ft |
| 100 m | 328.083990 ft |
| 1000 m | 3280.839895 ft |
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Step-by-step example
- Start with the value you want to convert: 5 m.
- Apply the formula: ft = 5 × 3.28083989501.
- Work out the calculation: 5 × 3.28083989501 = 16.4.
- Result: 5 m is equal to 16.4 ft.
Meter vs Foot
| Attribute | Meter | Foot |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | m | ft |
| Category | Length | Length |
| System | Metric / SI | US customary / Imperial |
| Typically used for | The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length. | The foot is a customary unit of length equal to 12 inches. |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you convert meter to foot?
Use the formula ft = m × 3.28083989501. One meter equals 3.28083989501 foots.
What is Meter?
The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length.
What is Foot?
The foot is a customary unit of length equal to 12 inches.
Is the meter to foot conversion exact?
Yes. Meter and Foot are both defined against internationally agreed constants, so the conversion factor used here is exact -- any rounding you see comes only from the number of decimal places displayed, not from the relationship itself.
How do I convert foot back to meter?
Use the reverse formula m = ft ÷ 3.28083989501. This site's reverse converter does the same calculation automatically.
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About this conversion
This length converter turns meter into foot using the exact defined relationship between the two units, not an approximation. A 5-meter swimming pool is about 16.4 feet long. The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole; today it's defined by the speed of light. The foot dates to antiquity and was based on human foot length before being fixed at exactly 0.3048 meters in the 1959 international yard-and-pound agreement. Because both units are built on internationally standardized constants, the same meter-to-foot factor works whether you're doing a quick everyday estimate or a calculation that needs to be precise.