Meters to Feet — Conversion Formula, Table & Common Distances

The Conversion Factor

The foot is formally defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so these are not approximations — they are exact relationships.

Meters → Feet Formula

feet = meters × 3.28084

For quick mental math, use × 3.28 or round to × 3.3 (±0.6% error).

Examples

Feet → Meters Formula

meters = feet × 0.3048
Or equivalently: meters = feet ÷ 3.28084

Examples

Converting feet and inches first

When dealing with heights like 5 ft 9 in, convert the inches to a decimal first:

5 ft 9 in = 5 + (9 ÷ 12) = 5.75 ft
5.75 × 0.3048 = 1.753 m

feet = meters × 3.28084

# Quick mental math: × 3.28 or × 3.3
# Examples:
# 5 m  → 5 × 3.28084 = 16.4 ft
# 10 m → 10 × 3.28084 = 32.8 ft

meters = feet × 0.3048

# Convert feet + inches first:
# 5 ft 9 in = 5 + (9 ÷ 12) = 5.75 ft
# 5.75 × 0.3048 = 1.753 m

# Examples:
# 6 ft → 6 × 0.3048 = 1.829 m
# 100 ft → 100 × 0.3048 = 30.48 m

Reference Table: Common Distances

Height Conversion: People

The most common use case is converting human heights.

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