m to ft Converter
Convert meters to feet and feet to meters with precise calculations and bidirectional functionality
Length Conversion Calculator
Meters to Feet
Enter length in meters (m)
Feet to Meters
Enter length in feet (ft)
Conversion Formulas
Meters to Feet
Multiply the length in meters by 3.28084 to get feet
Feet to Meters
Multiply the length in feet by 0.3048 to get meters
Note: 1 meter ≈ 3.281 feet (3 feet 3⅜ inches exactly). 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly.
Common Conversions
| Meters | Feet | Feet & Inches | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.281 ft | 3' 30.37" | Standard meter |
| 2 m | 6.562 ft | 6' 60.74" | Average door height |
| 2.5 m | 8.202 ft | 8' 20.43" | Room ceiling height |
| 6 m | 19.685 ft | 19' 80.22" | Two-story building |
| 10 m | 32.808 ft | 32' 90.70" | Basketball hoop height (3x) |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft | 328' 10.01" | Football field length |
| 400 m | 1312.336 ft | 1312' 40.03" | Standard running track |
Example Calculations
400m Track Length
Problem: A standard outdoor track is 400 meters. How many feet is this?
Solution: 400 m × 3.28084 = 1,312.336 ft
Answer: The track is approximately 1,312 feet long
TV Viewing Distance
Problem: Recommended TV viewing distance is 7.4 feet. What is this in meters?
Solution: 7.4 ft × 0.3048 = 2.2555 m
Answer: You should sit approximately 2.26 meters from your TV
Quick Conversion Tips
1 meter = 3.28084 feet (exact)
1 foot = 0.3048 meters (exact)
1 meter = 3 feet 3⅜ inches
For quick estimation: multiply by 3.3
Measurement Systems
Metric System
- • Used worldwide
- • Base-10 system
- • Meter is base unit
- • Easy conversions
Imperial System
- • Used in US, UK
- • Historical origins
- • Foot is common unit
- • 12 inches = 1 foot
Common Applications
Sports track measurements
TV and furniture placement
Construction and building
Interior design planning
Real estate measurements
Engineering projects
Understanding Meters to Feet Conversion
What are Meters and Feet?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), while the foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. Both are commonly used for measuring distances, heights, and dimensions worldwide.
Historical Context
- •The meter was originally defined as 1/10,000,000 of the distance from the equator to the North Pole
- •The foot was historically based on the length of a human foot
- •Modern definitions are based on precise scientific standards
Conversion Accuracy
1 meter = 3.28084 feet (exact)
1 foot = 0.3048 meters (exact)
Precision Levels
- Approximate: 1 m ≈ 3.3 ft (quick estimation)
- Common: 1 m ≈ 3.28 ft (general use)
- Precise: 1 m = 3.28084 ft (scientific/engineering)
Professional Tip: For sports, construction, and engineering, always use the precise conversion factor for accurate measurements.