Convert Meters to Feet

Meters (m) and feet (ft) are units used to measure length, but they belong to different measurement systems. Meters are part of the metric system (used in most of the world), while feet are part of the imperial system (primarily used in the United States). This converter helps you switch between these two units.

Think of it like translating between two languages. You're expressing the *same* length, just using different words (or units, in this case).

Meters to Feet Formula

The key number to remember is 3.28084. That's how many feet are in *one* meter. For quick conversion, you may use our above.

Feet to Meters (Reverse Conversion)

Why use this conversion?

• Construction

  Imagine you're building a house and the blueprints are in meters, but your local hardware store sells lumber in feet. You'd need to convert to make sure you buy the right amount of wood!

• Interior Design

  If you're buying furniture, you might see measurements in both meters and feet. Converting helps you ensure that a sofa or table will fit perfectly in your space.

• Everyday Use

  Sometimes you just need to understand a measurement. If someone tells you a distance in meters and you're more comfortable with feet, this conversion makes it clear.

How to convert?

It is easy, you may scroll up to use our calculator, or follow the formula's provided above.

Meter to Feet (m to ft)

Feet to Meter (ft to m)