Meters to Feet Converter (m to ft)
Convert meters to feet or feet to meters using the exact international foot. “Metre/metres” is the same unit spelling used in many English-speaking countries.
How it works
Meters ÷ 0.3048 = feet. Feet × 0.3048 = meters.
Formula / calculation method
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048meters = feet × 0.3048
Worked examples
- 1 meter is approximately 3.2808399 feet.
- 6 feet equals exactly 1.8288 meters.
- Meter and metre are spelling variants of the same SI unit; the conversion factor is unchanged.
What is 0.03048 meters in feet?
Because one international foot is exactly 0.3048 meter, 0.03048 meter equals exactly 0.1 foot. The same relationship can be used for meters or the alternative spelling metres.
Continue: Review exact length-unit standards.
When this tool helps
Useful for room dimensions, height, construction, sports, travel, property measurements, and engineering references.
Related calculations: KPH to MPH, kilometers to miles, and square meters to square feet.
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Quick reference: Meters to feet conversion chart
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| 0.03048 m | 0.1 ft |
| 0.3048 m | 1 ft |
| 1 m | 3.28084 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56168 ft |
| 10 m | 32.80840 ft |
| 5 m | 16.40420 ft |
| 50 m | 164.04199 ft |
Accuracy and definitions
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. Display rounding does not change the underlying exact definition.
Reference standards
Where a published measurement definition applies, Solveberry links to primary standards rather than relying only on secondary converter sites.
- NIST Guide to the SI — Appendix B.8 conversion factors
- BIPM SI Brochure — International System of Units
Methodology & verification
- Method
- Meters ÷ 0.3048 = feet. Feet × 0.3048 = meters.
- Verification
- The displayed formula is cross-checked against Solveberry regression cases before release. Calculator inputs and results stay in the browser.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-09-05
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Common questions
Is one foot exactly 0.3048 meters?
Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
Is this the same as survey feet?
This tool uses the international foot. Historical or specialist survey-foot contexts should be checked separately.
Can I convert in the opposite direction on this page?
Yes. Use the “Convert from” selector or Swap units button; Solveberry keeps both directions on one canonical page.
Why can my result differ slightly from another converter?
Differences usually come from rounding or from selecting a different regional measurement standard. Solveberry shows the factor or standard used on the page.