Meters to feet is a straightforward length conversion: 1 metre equals 3.28084 feet. Type a number in the box above and the answer appears at once, no working out needed.
How to convert meters to feet
- Type the number of metres into the box above.
- The box above shows the feet value right away, using 1 metre = 3.28084 feet.
- Need the reverse instead? Switch the box above to feet to meters and it converts back the same way.
When you need feet to meters or the other way round
- Reading a property listing given in feet and wanting the size in metres to compare with others.
- Checking a treadmill or fitness app that shows distance in feet against a target set in metres.
- Following a UK or US recipe, manual, or building plan that lists measurements in feet and inches.
- Converting height, room size, or cloth length between metre to feet units for construction or tailoring work.
What you get
The box above gives the exact figure, not a rounded guess: 1 metre works out to 3.28084 feet. It takes decimals as well as whole numbers, and the same box handles both directions, m to ft and feet to meters, so you do not need two separate tools.
Good to know
Feet are sometimes written as ft or with a ‘ mark, and metres as m. To convert by hand, multiply metres by 3.28084 to get feet, or divide feet by 3.28084 to get metres. If your starting figure is in centimetres, divide by 100 to get metres first, then use the box above.
Questions people ask
How do I convert meters to feet?
Type the metre value into the box above. It multiplies the number by 3.28084 and shows the feet figure straight away, no sign-up needed.
How many feet is 1 meter?
1 metre equals 3.28084 feet, which is a little over 3 feet 3 inches.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Switch the box above to feet to meters mode and type in the feet value. It divides by 3.28084 and gives you the metre figure instantly.
What is the formula to convert meters to feet?
Multiply the number of metres by 3.28084 to get feet. The box above does this for you the moment you type a number.
Is m to ft the same as meters to feet?
Yes. M and ft are just the short forms of metre and feet, so m to ft and meters to feet mean the same conversion.
Is this metre to feet converter free to use?
Yes, it is free, needs no account, and runs right in your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
Updated 25 September 2026.