m to ft Converter
Convert metre measurements into feet
m to ft FAQ
How do you convert metres to feet exactly?
The conversion is based on a fixed definition: 1 foot = 0.3048 metres exactly. From this you get 1 m = 1 ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 3.28084 ft. To convert m to ft, you multiply by this factor: ft = m × (1 ÷ 0.3048). For example, 3 m ≈ 9.84 ft and 10 m ≈ 32.81 ft. This calculator applies that precise relationship for every value you enter, so you do not have to repeat the multiplication by hand.
Why is the foot tied exactly to the metre?
In 1959, an international agreement defined the international foot as exactly 0.3048 metres. That locked the imperial foot to the metric system with a single exact factor, removing small historical differences between countries. When you convert metres to feet using 1 m ≈ 3.28084 ft, you are using that same official definition used in engineering, surveying, maps and building codes.
Where are metres used vs feet?
Metres (m) are the standard SI unit of length and are used in most of the world for construction, mapping, science, hiking and everyday measurements. Feet (ft) remain common in the United States and some other countries for room sizes, ceiling heights, climbing routes, sports fields and elevation descriptions. Converting metres to feet lets you express metric measurements in a unit that many people are used to seeing on signs, maps and property listings.
Is this converter accurate enough for building and engineering?
Yes. Because the metre–foot relationship is defined exactly, any conversion based on 0.3048 m per foot is as accurate as an official printed table. For construction, renovation and real-estate floor plans, you typically round the result to a sensible level, such as the nearest centimetre or the nearest 0.1 ft. For engineering drawings or surveying, match the precision required by your project (often two or more decimal places in feet).
How many decimal places of feet should I keep?
It depends on your situation:
- Room sizes and real estate — nearest 0.1 ft or rounding to the nearest inch.
- Climbing heights and route descriptions — whole feet are often fine.
- Construction and engineering — follow plan requirements, typically 2–3 decimal places in feet.
This converter keeps full precision internally and prints a clean foot value so you can round to whatever level of detail your drawing, permit or calculation needs.
Can I use this for sports fields and maps?
Definitely. Many sports fields, courts and topographic maps use metres in technical documents but feet when communicating with the public. If a pitch, trail section or cliff height is given in metres, this m to ft converter helps you see the equivalent in feet instantly so that comparisons with other sources are easier.
What if my starting length is in feet, centimetres or kilometres?
If you already have feet and want metres, you can switch to the ft to m tool via the “Swap Units” button. For other units such as centimetres, kilometres or inches, the length conversion calculator lets you move between multiple length units on a single page without doing intermediate conversions by hand.
From metric metres to familiar feet
This m to ft converter is designed for moments when your measurements are correctly recorded in metres, but you or your audience need to see them in feet. That might be construction projects, real-estate listings, climbing route descriptions, sports fields or map distances. Instead of multiplying by 3.28084 on a calculator each time, you enter the metre value once and get a line such as “10 m ≈ 32.81 ft”.
1. One metre input, one foot result
The interface stays deliberately minimal: a single input box for metres and a result card underneath. You can enter small values for steps and furniture, medium lengths for rooms and gardens, or larger distances for pitches and trail sections. The converter multiplies by 1 ÷ 0.3048 exactly and formats the foot result so it is easy to read on phones, tablets and desktop screens.
If you later need to go the other way, from feet back to metres, the “Swap Units” button takes you straight to the ft to m page. The two tools are built as a pair, so you can move smoothly between metric and US-style length units without changing your workflow or memorising formulas.
2. Simple linear relationship between metres and feet
The relationship between metres and feet is linear: doubling the metres doubles the feet. The only difference is a fixed scale factor:
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly
- 1 m ≈ 3.28084 ft
From this you get the conversion pair:
- ft = m ÷ 0.3048
- m = ft × 0.3048
For quick mental estimates you might use “multiply by 3.3”. For example, 5 m → about 16.5 ft; the exact value is ≈ 16.40 ft. This converter uses the precise 0.3048 factor so your results match modern building codes, engineering references and surveying data.
When you need to connect metres and feet with other length units such as centimetres, yards or kilometres, the length conversion calculator provides a broader hub that keeps several length units in sync on one page.
3. Common m to ft values at a glance
These example conversions match what the calculator outputs and help you build intuition for how typical metre lengths translate into feet:
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | ≈ 3.28 ft |
| 2 m | ≈ 6.56 ft |
| 2.5 m | ≈ 8.20 ft (ceiling height) |
| 3 m | ≈ 9.84 ft |
| 5 m | ≈ 16.40 ft |
| 10 m | ≈ 32.81 ft |
| 20 m | ≈ 65.62 ft |
| 30 m | ≈ 98.43 ft |
A simple mental rule is to multiply by 3 and then add about 10%. For example, 10 m × 3 = 30, plus 10% (3) gives roughly 33 ft, close to the exact ≈ 32.81 ft. When you need precise numbers for materials, cost estimates or technical documents, this converter uses the full metre-to-foot factor so your conversions stay consistent and reproducible.
4. Where the m to ft converter shines
You will most often reach for this tool in situations like:
- Construction and renovation — turning metric plans, beam lengths and room sizes into feet for contractors and suppliers.
- Real estate and floor plans — converting listing dimensions in metres into feet for buyers who think in imperial units.
- Climbing and outdoor activities — expressing route heights, cliff faces and fall distances in feet.
- Sports fields and courts — matching metric pitch or court dimensions to feet-based regulations and commentary.
- Maps and GIS work — translating metric map scales and distances into feet for local regulations or stakeholder reports.
Because it follows the official relationship between metres and feet, you can rely on this m to ft converter whenever you need clear, repeatable conversions from metric lengths to familiar foot values.
References and further reading on metres and feet
These references explain how the metre and the foot are defined and used in modern measurement systems:
- Metre — describes the metre as the SI base unit of length and how it is defined today.
- Foot (unit) — covers the history of the foot, the international definition and its relationship to metric units.
- NIST: SI Units — Length — provides official background on SI length units and their use in science, engineering and trade.
For critical construction, surveying or regulatory work, always follow your organisation’s official conversion and rounding procedures when moving between metres, feet and other length units.