How to Convert Meters to Feet
Use this formula:
feet = meters × 3.28084
One meter is approximately 3.28084 feet. Multiplying the length in meters by 3.28084 gives you the length in feet.
Worked example: 5 meters to feet
5 × 3.28084 = 16.40 feet. So 5 m is about 16.4 ft.
More examples
2 m = 6.56 ft. 10 m = 32.81 ft. 20 m = 65.62 ft.
To go from feet to meters, divide by 3.28084—or use our feet to meters converter.
Meters to Feet Conversion Table
Reference table from 1 meter to 20 meters in feet (2 decimal places).
| meters | feet |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.28 |
| 2 | 6.56 |
| 3 | 9.84 |
| 4 | 13.12 |
| 5 | 16.40 |
| 6 | 19.69 |
| 7 | 22.97 |
| 8 | 26.25 |
| 9 | 29.53 |
| 10 | 32.81 |
| 11 | 36.09 |
| 12 | 39.37 |
| 13 | 42.65 |
| 14 | 45.93 |
| 15 | 49.21 |
| 16 | 52.49 |
| 17 | 55.77 |
| 18 | 59.06 |
| 19 | 62.34 |
| 20 | 65.62 |
For values outside this range, use the formula feet = meters × 3.28084 or the calculator above.
When Is Meters to Feet Conversion Used?
Converting from meters to feet is common when length is in metric and you need imperial:
- Real estate and room size: International or metric listings give dimensions in meters. Converting to feet helps US/UK buyers compare room length, ceiling height, or lot size.
- Construction and DIY: Plans or materials may be in meters; converting to feet aligns with imperial tape measures and US/UK building codes.
- Sports and athletics: Track distances or field dimensions are often in meters; converting to feet helps when reporting for imperial audiences.
- Travel and relocation: Rental or property descriptions may use meters; converting to feet makes it easier to visualize space.
- Education and forms: Some applications or forms ask for height or distance in feet; if your data is in meters, use this converter.
About Meters
The meter is the base unit of length in the metric system (SI). It is used worldwide for science, construction, and everyday measurement. When your measurement is in meters, converting to feet gives you the imperial equivalent. For other length tools, see meters to inches, inches to meters, cm to feet, and feet to cm.
About Feet
The foot is an imperial and US customary unit of length. It is still standard for height and room dimensions in the US and used in the UK. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters, so one meter ≈ 3.28084 feet. Converting meters to feet is useful whenever imperial units are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many feet are in 1 meter?
- 1 meter equals approximately 3.28 feet (exactly 3.28084 ft). Multiply meters by 3.28084 to get feet.
- What is 2 meters in feet?
- 2 meters equal 6.56 feet (2 × 3.28084). Common for room height or ceiling height in feet.
- Why convert meters to feet?
- Meters to feet conversion is used when you have metric measurements (e.g. from plans or international sources) and need imperial units for US/UK forms, real estate, or construction.
- How do I convert meters to feet manually?
- Multiply the length in meters by 3.28084. Example: 5 m × 3.28084 = 16.40 feet. One meter is about 3.28 ft.
- What is 10 meters in feet?
- 10 meters equal 32.81 feet (10 × 3.28084). Useful for room length or distance in imperial.
- How do I convert feet back to meters?
- Divide feet by 3.28084 (or multiply by 0.3048). Example: 10 ft ÷ 3.28084 ≈ 3.05 m. Or use our feet to meters converter.