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1 meter to feet

1 meter = 3.28084 feet

Rounded to a practical precision: 3.28 ft.

How the calculation works

One meter is 3.28084 feet, so:

1 m × 3.28084 = 3.28084 ft

Reversing it, 3.28084 feet ÷ 3.28084 returns 1 meters.

Nearby values

MetersFeet
0.5 m1.64042 ft
1 m3.28084 ft
1.5 m4.92126 ft
2 m6.56168 ft
2.5 m8.2021 ft
3 m9.84252 ft

About these units

Meter (m) — The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Foot (ft) — A foot is exactly 0.3048 metres, or 12 inches, and remains the standard unit for human height and aviation altitude.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet is 1 meter?

1 meter is 3.28084 feet.

How do I convert meters to feet myself?

Multiply by 3.28084. To go back, divide by 3.28084 — or multiply by 0.3048.

Is this figure exact?

The conversion factor between the meter and the foot is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.

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