meters to feet
1 meter equals 3.2808 feet. Formula: feet = meters ÷ 0.3048 (≈ meters × 3.2808).
= 9.8425 ft
Other direction: feet to meters
Formula
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048 (≈ meters × 3.2808)
Example: 3 m = 9.8425 ft.
When you need meters to feet
Property listings, ceiling heights, mountain elevations, and diving depths switch between meters and feet depending on the country. A 3-meter ceiling is about 9.8 feet; a 10-meter diving platform is just under 33 feet. Everest, at 8,849 m, is about 29,032 ft.
The foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so dividing by 0.3048 (or multiplying by about 3.2808) is exact. For a quick mental estimate, multiply meters by 3.3.
Common m to ft values
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2808 |
| 2 | 6.5617 |
| 3 | 9.8425 |
| 5 | 16.4042 |
| 10 | 32.8084 |
| 20 | 65.6168 |
| 50 | 164.04 |
| 100 | 328.08 |
| 1,000 | 3,280.84 |
| 8,849 | 29,032.15 |
FAQ
How many feet is 1 meter?
1 meter is about 3.2808 feet, or roughly 3 feet 3.4 inches. The exact relationship is 1 foot = 0.3048 m.
Is 2 meters taller than 6 feet 6 inches?
Yes, just barely. 2 meters is about 6.56 feet, which is 6 feet 6.7 inches — about two centimeters over 6′ 6″.