Converting meters to feet is a common length conversion for anything from height measurements to construction plans to international sports and track distances. This page covers exactly how many feet are in a meter, a full conversion chart, and worked examples across commonly searched values. The reverse conversion is at feet to meters. For other length units, use the length converter. Browse all converters if you need a different tool.
How Many Feet in a Meter?
The Exact Conversion Factor
1 meter = 3.28084 feet
This is based on the exact meter-to-foot standard: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters (NIST international foot). To convert meters to feet, multiply the meter value by 3.28084. In reverse, how many meters are in a foot: 1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.
Meters to Feet Conversion Chart
Reference Table: 1m to 500m
| Meters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28 ft |
| 1.2 m | 3.94 ft |
| 1.5 m | 4.92 ft |
| 1.6 m | 5.25 ft |
| 1.8 m | 5.91 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56 ft |
| 3 m | 9.84 ft |
| 5 m | 16.40 ft |
| 6 m | 19.69 ft |
| 10 m | 32.81 ft |
| 20 m | 65.62 ft |
| 30 m | 98.43 ft |
| 50 m | 164.04 ft |
| 100 m | 328.08 ft |
| 200 m | 656.17 ft |
| 300 m | 984.25 ft |
| 500 m | 1,640.42 ft |
Worked Examples: Common Meters to Feet Conversions
Example: 1.6 meters to feet
1.6 × 3.28084 ≈ 5.25 ft
Example: 100 meters to feet
100 × 3.28084 ≈ 328.08 ft
Converting Meters to Feet and Inches
1 Meter in Feet and Inches
1 meter converts to a decimal 3.28 feet, which breaks down into 3 feet and approximately 3.37 inches — since the decimal portion (0.28084 ft) converts to inches by multiplying by 12 (0.28084 × 12 ≈ 3.37). This combined feet-and-inches format is commonly used for height and room dimension measurements rather than a plain decimal feet figure. Compound height conversions are also available in the length converter.
Converting Dimensions: Meters by Meters
Example: 3 meters by 3 meters in feet
For a two-dimensional measurement, each side converts independently: 3 × 3.28084 ≈ 9.84 ft, so 3m by 3m equals approximately 9.84 ft × 9.84 ft — the same conversion factor applies to each dimension separately, whether converting a room's length and width or any other two-dimensional measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet are in a meter?
1 meter equals approximately 3.28084 feet.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Multiply the meter value by 3.28084. For example, 100 meters converts to approximately 328.08 feet.
How many meters are in a foot?
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.
What is 1.6 meters in feet?
1.6 meters converts to approximately 5.25 feet.
What is 1 meter in feet and inches?
1 meter converts to approximately 3 feet 3.37 inches.
How do I convert a dimension like 3 meters by 3 meters?
Convert each dimension separately using the same factor. 3 meters by 3 meters converts to approximately 9.84 feet by 9.84 feet.
Is this the same as converting feet to meters?
No, this is the reverse direction. For converting feet to meters instead, the feet to meters converter is built for that specifically.
Is this meters to feet converter free to use?
Yes. It is free, requires no sign-up, and converts instantly.