Meters to Feet Converter
Enter the length in meters below to convert it to feet.
Convert Meters to Feet
Enter a value in meters (m) to convert to feet (ft).
Meters to Feet Conversion Chart (1–40 Continuous)
Continuous 1 to 40 meters lookup table with exact decimals and reduced nearest 1/64 fractions. Highlighted rows mark common shop and ruler values.
| Meters (m) | Decimal (ft) | Fraction — Nearest 1/64 (Reduced) | Nearest 1/16 (Tape) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 m★ Common | 3.28084 ft | 3 9/32 ft | 3 1/4 ft |
2 m★ Common | 6.56168 ft | 6 9/16 ft | 6 9/16 ft |
3 m★ Common | 9.84252 ft | 9 27/32 ft | 9 13/16 ft |
4 m | 13.12336 ft | 13 1/8 ft | 13 1/8 ft |
5 m★ Common | 16.404199 ft | 16 13/32 ft | 16 3/8 ft |
6 m★ Common | 19.685039 ft | 19 11/16 ft | 19 11/16 ft |
7 m | 22.965879 ft | 22 31/32 ft | 22 15/16 ft |
8 m★ Common | 26.246719 ft | 26 1/4 ft | 26 1/4 ft |
9 m | 29.527559 ft | 29 17/32 ft | 29 1/2 ft |
10 m★ Common | 32.808399 ft | 32 13/16 ft | 32 13/16 ft |
11 m | 36.089239 ft | 36 3/32 ft | 36 1/16 ft |
12 m★ Common | 39.370079 ft | 39 3/8 ft | 39 3/8 ft |
How to Convert Meters to Feet
To convert meters to feet, multiply the length by the following conversion ratio: 3.2808399 feet/meter.
Since one meter is equal to 3.2808399 feet, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The length in feet is equal to the length in meters multiplied by 3.2808399.
For example, here's how to convert 50 meters to feet using the formula above.
How Many Feet Are in a Meter?
There are 3.2808399 feet in a meter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our meter fraction and decimal calculator can convert meters and feet, and it automatically converts the results to US customary, imperial, and SI metric values.
Meters and feet are both units used to measure length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
How to Convert Meters to Fractional Inches (1/16″, 1/32″ & 1/64″)
Plain-language method for turning decimal inches into a standard tape-measure or machinist ruler fraction
Calculators give you a decimal number (such as 1968.503937 in), but tape measures and woodworking rulers are marked in binary fractions of an inch—most commonly 1/16″ on carpenter tapes, 1/32″ on fine woodworking rules, and 1/64″ on machinist scales.
Here is the step-by-step worked example for converting 50 meters (m) into fractional inches:
- Find the decimal inches result: Convert 50 m to inches to get 1968.503937 in.
- Separate the whole inches from the decimal part: Keep the whole number 1968 aside, leaving the decimal remainder 0.503937.
- Multiply the decimal part by your desired fraction denominator (16, 32, or 64) and round half up: Multiply 0.503937 by 16, 32, or 64, then round to the nearest whole number (values ending in .5 round up).
- Reduce the fraction to lowest terms: If the rounded top number (numerator) is even, divide both top and bottom by 2 (or their Greatest Common Divisor) until the top number is odd, then combine with your whole inches.
What Is a Meter?
The meter (or metre) is the fundamental base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), officially defined by the BIPM as the length of the path traveled by light in a vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second. [1]
All metric units of length—from nanometers and millimeters to kilometers—are derived as decimal powers of the meter. Meters can be abbreviated as m; for example, 1 meter can be written as 1 m.
One meter is equal to 100 centimeters, 1,000 millimeters, or approximately 39.3700787 inches (3.28084 feet or 1.09361 yards).
Meters are measured using meter sticks, retractable steel tape measures, laser distance finders, and total station surveying instruments in construction, athletics, physics, and civil engineering.
What Is a Foot?
A foot is a US customary and imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or 1/3 of a yard. Under the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, one foot is legally defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 centimeters). [2]
Feet are widely used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for human height, building construction, real estate floor plans, and aviation altitude. Feet can be abbreviated as ft; for example, 1 foot can be written as 1 ft.
Feet can also be denoted using the ′ symbol, known as a prime (or a single quote ' for convenience). For example, 5 feet 10 inches is frequently written as 5′ 10″ or 5' 10".
Feet are measured using 12-inch rulers, carpenter's folding rules, 25-foot steel tape measures, and laser distance meters across residential framing, architecture, and surveying.
When converting length between meters (m) and feet (ft), keep full floating-point precision (1 m = 3.2808399 ft; 1 ft = 0.3048 m) during intermediate calculations and round only the final foot figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Meter & Foot Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our feet to meters converter (ft to m) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting inches to feet, converting miles to feet, or converting meters to yards.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Length Metrology Standard — Meters (m) to Feet (ft)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Meter (m) & Foot (ft)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (m to ft)