Metres to Feet Converter
Type a value in metres to see it in feet. It works both ways: type in the feet box to convert back.
Formula
To convert metres to feet, multiply by 3.280839895.
1 m = 3.28083989501 ft and 1 ft = 0.3048 m.
Metres to feet table
| Metres | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28084 ft |
| 1.5 m | 4.92126 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56168 ft |
| 3 m | 9.84252 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft |
| 20 m | 65.6168 ft |
| 50 m | 164.042 ft |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft |
| 200 m | 656.168 ft |
| 500 m | 1,640.42 ft |
| 1,000 m | 3,280.84 ft |
Worked examples
1.5 m in feet
1.5 m
4.92126 ft
1.5 × 3.280839895 = 4.921259843
20 m in feet
20 m
65.6168 ft
20 × 3.280839895 = 65.6167979
500 m in feet
500 m
1,640.42 ft
500 × 3.280839895 = 1,640.419948
About Metres to Feet Converter
This converter turns metres into feet as you type, and works the other way too: type in the feet box to convert back. To convert metres to feet, multiply by 3.280839895. For example, 1.5 m is 4.92126 ft, and 20 m is 65.6168 ft.
The UK uses metric units for most measurements, but road signs are in miles and yards, and many people still think of height in feet and inches, so length conversions come up every day. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Metres to Feet Converter
- Type the amount in metres in the first box.
- Read the answer in feet in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the feet box instead, or use the swap button to open the feet to metres page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Checking a product size listed in another system
- Following plans, patterns or instructions from abroad
- Converting a height or a distance for a form
- Helping with homework that mixes metric and imperial units
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one metre?
There are 3.280839895 feet in one metre. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert metres to feet?
To convert metres to feet, multiply by 3.280839895. For example, 500 m is 1,640.42 ft.
How do I convert feet to metres?
Going the other way, divide by 3.280839895 (the same as multiplying by 0.3048). The feet to metres converter does this for you.
What is 100 m in feet?
100 m is 328.084 ft.
Why does the UK still use miles?
Road distances and speed limits stayed in miles and yards when the UK moved to metric units for trade and science. The Weights and Measures Act allows miles, yards, feet and inches for road traffic signs, so you will meet both systems.