Meters to Feet Converter
Convert meters to feet — one meter is 3.2808 feet, or 3 feet 3⅜ inches. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One meter is 3.2808 feet — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the meters to feet converter works
Every length is converted through the meter, the SI base unit of length. The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 mm since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, so a foot is exactly 0.3048 m, a yard 0.9144 m and a statute mile 1,609.344 m. The nautical mile is 1,852 m by international definition.
The US uses customary units (US gallon, short ton, °F) in daily life; NIST SP 811 gives the exact SI factors.
Common length conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft | meter to feet |
| 1.5 m | 4.9213 ft | meters to feet |
| 1.8 m | 5.9055 ft | meters to feet |
| 2 m | 6.5617 ft | meters to feet |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft | meters to feet |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft | meters to feet |
| 20 m | 65.6168 ft | meters to feet |
| 50 m | 164.042 ft | meters to feet |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft | meters to feet |
| 200 m | 656.168 ft | meters to feet |
| 500 m | 1,640.4199 ft | meters to feet |
| 1,000 m | 3,280.8399 ft | meters to feet |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in meters |
|---|---|---|
| millimeter | mm | 0.001 meter |
| centimeter | cm | 0.01 meter |
| meter | m | 1 meter |
| kilometer | km | 1,000 meter |
| inch | in | 0.0254 meter |
| foot | ft | 0.3048 meter |
| yard | yd | 0.9144 meter |
| mile | mi | 1,609.344 meter |
| nautical mile | nmi | 1,852 meter |
FAQFrequently asked questions about length conversion
How many feet is 1 meter?
3.2808 feet, which is 3 feet and about 3.37 inches.
How tall is 1.8 m in feet?
5.906 feet — 5 feet 10.9 inches.
What is 100 m in feet?
328.08 feet. A 100 m sprint is a little longer than 109 yards.
How do I estimate meters to feet?
Multiply by 3 and add 10%: 20 m is about 66 feet, and exactly 65.6.
Is a meter longer than a yard?
Yes — a meter is 1.0936 yards, about 3.4 inches longer.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — United States's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.