Meters to Feet (m → ft)
Meters are SI base length units. Feet are part of the imperial/US customary system. The exact, defined relationship comes from the definition of the foot: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly. Therefore 1 meter = 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.280839895 feet. This page gives precise conversion, step breakdowns, quick tables, and reverse logic (ft → m) using full internal precision.
Formulas
ft = m × 3.280839895 (derived from 1 ÷ 0.3048)m = ft × 0.3048- General method via meters:
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Quick Values
| Meters | Feet (≈) | Feet (exact calc) |
|---|
| 0.25 | 0.82 | 0.820209974 |
| 0.5 | 1.64 | 1.640419949 |
| 1 | 3.28 | 3.280839895 |
| 1.5 | 4.92 | 4.921259842 |
| 2 | 6.56 | 6.56167979 |
| 3 | 9.84 | 9.842519685 |
Worked Example
Convert 2.35 m to feet.
- Exact factor: 1 m = 3.280839895 ft
- Multiply: 2.35 × 3.280839895 = 7.7080 (rounded to 4 dp)
- Answer: 2.35 m ≈ 7.7080 ft (exact unrounded 7.707973788)
Where Is This Conversion Used?
- Construction & architecture (drawings may specify both m and ft)
- Height specifications (international sports, aviation clearances)
- Engineering specifications bridging metric & US customary standards
- Outdoor mapping & surveying conversions
Accuracy & Tips
- The foot definition (0.3048 m) is exact; no conversion uncertainty.
- Use full precision internally: 3.280839895 (avoid shortening to 3.28 for chained calculations).
- For a quick mental approximation: m × 3.3 (then subtract about 0.6% to refine).
- Reverse check: divide feet result by 3.280839895 to get original meters.
More Examples
| Meters | Feet (rounded) | Exact Feet | Step |
|---|
| 0.18 | 0.59 | 0.590551181 | 0.18 × 3.280839895 |
| 0.9 | 2.95 | 2.952755905 | 0.9 × 3.280839895 |
| 1.8 | 5.91 | 5.905511811 | 1.8 × 3.280839895 |
| 4.2 | 13.78 | 13.77952756 | 4.2 × 3.280839895 |
| 12 | 39.37 | 39.37007874 | 12 × 3.280839895 |
FAQ
How many feet are in a meter?
3.280839895 ft (exactly from 1/0.3048). Often rounded to 3.28084.
How many meters are in a foot?
0.3048 m exactly.
What factor should I use?
Use 3.280839895 for precision work; 3.28 is too coarse for engineering.
Why is it exact?
The foot was internationally defined in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters.
How do I reverse the conversion?
Divide feet by 3.280839895 (or multiply by 0.3048).