Meters to Feet Converter
Convert meters to feet instantly. Type a meter value and get the exact feet result. Formula: 1 m = 3.28084 ft.
The meter-to-foot conversion is fundamental in international engineering, construction, aviation, and sport. One meter equals exactly 3.280839895 feet, derived from the defined relationship 1 foot = 0.3048 m. In aviation, altitude is expressed in feet worldwide — even in countries using the metric system, the International Civil Aviation Organization standard prescribes feet for altimeter readings. A cruising altitude of 35,000 feet is 10,668 meters. Pilots routinely convert between feet and meters depending on the airspace they're operating in. In climbing and mountaineering, summit elevations are given in meters by most of the world but in feet in American contexts. Mount Everest's 8,849 m becomes 29,032 feet. Trail distances in US national parks use feet for elevation gain ("1,500 ft of climbing") while international parks use meters. In construction, residential framing in the US uses imperial dimensions — ceiling heights of 8 or 9 feet correspond to 2.44 or 2.74 meters in metric systems. International building codes express the same minimums in meters. Swimming pools: the Olympic pool length of 50 meters is 164.04 feet. American pools are often 25 yards (75 feet), which is not quite 23 meters — a discrepancy that matters for record comparisons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet is 1 meter?
1 meter equals 3.28084 feet (3 feet 3.37 inches). The exact conversion is 1 m = 1/0.3048 feet = 3.280839895... feet.
What is 100 meters in feet?
100 meters equals 328.084 feet. This is significant in track and field — the 100 m sprint is 328 feet, and knowing this helps compare with American yard-based tracks.
How do I convert meters to feet quickly in my head?
Multiply meters by 3.28 or use the approximation "multiply by 3, then add 10%". For example, 10 m × 3 = 30, plus 10% = 33 ft (actual: 32.8 ft).
Why does aviation use feet for altitude globally?
Aviation adopted feet as the standard altitude unit in the early 20th century when American aviation technology dominated. The ICAO later standardized feet globally for safety, as mixing metric and imperial altitude readings in international airspace would be dangerous.