Meters to Feet Converter

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16.4ft

ft = 5 ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 16.4

Convert meters (m) to feet (ft) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.

Meters to Feet formula

ft = m ÷ 0.3048

1 meter = 3.28 feet  ·  1 foot = 0.3048 meters

To convert meters to feet, divide the value by 0.3048. For example, 5 m:

  1. ft = 5 ÷ 0.3048
  2. ft = 16.404199

So 5 m = 16.4 ft.

Mental math shortcut

Quick mental estimate: multiply by 3.3. For 5 m that gives about 16.5 ft — within 1% of the exact answer. Use the exact formula when precision matters.

Meters to Feet conversion table

MetersFeet
0.5 m1.64 ft
1 m3.28 ft
1.5 m4.92 ft
2 m6.56 ft
3 m9.84 ft
5 m16.4 ft
10 m32.81 ft
20 m65.62 ft
50 m164.04 ft
100 m328.08 ft
1000 m3280.84 ft

Feet back to Meters

The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:

FeetMeters
1.64 ft0.4999 m
3.28 ft0.9997 m
4.92 ft1.5 m
6.56 ft2 m
9.84 ft3 m
16.4 ft5 m
32.81 ft10 m
65.62 ft20 m

About the units

Meters (m)

The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. 1 m = 100 cm ≈ 3.28 ft.

Feet (ft)

A foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. Feet are used in the US and UK for height, room sizes and altitude.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a meter?

One meter equals 3.28 feet.

What is 5 Meters in Feet?

5 m = 16.4 ft.

How do I convert Feet back to Meters?

Multiply the feet by 0.3048. Or use the Feet to Meters converter.

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