Converter
Metres to Feet
1 m is 3.28084 ft. Type any amount below and the answer follows as you type, on your device.
Equals (ft)
The answer follows what you type, rounded to six significant figures. Nothing is sent anywhere.
The formula
ft = m × 3.28084
Multiply the metre figure by 3.28084.
Worked example
How many feet are in 5 metres?
5 m → 16.4042 ft
Multiply 5 by 3.28084. The answer is 16.4042 ft.
Quick reference
The common values, rounded to six significant figures.
| metres (m) | feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.28084 |
| 2 | 6.56168 |
| 5 | 16.4042 |
| 10 | 32.8084 |
| 20 | 65.6168 |
| 50 | 164.042 |
| 100 | 328.084 |
When you need this
Altitude, room heights and diving depths are quoted in feet in much of the English-speaking world, and metres are what every Australian plan and map uses.
The factor above is the exact legal definition of each unit, not a rounded one, so the answers stay right at any size. Nothing here is sent to a server: the conversion runs in the page.