Meters to feet (m to ft)
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1 m = 3.28084 ft1 ft = 0.3048 mFeet = Meters ÷ 0.3048Example: 30 m = 98.4252 ft
1 m = 3.280839895 ft
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Convert meters to feet
| m | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft |
| 2 m | 6.5617 ft |
| 3 m | 9.8425 ft |
| 5 m | 16.404 ft |
| 10 m | 32.808 ft |
| 20 m | 65.617 ft |
| 30 m | 98.425 ft |
| 50 m | 164.04 ft |
| 100 m | 328.08 ft |
| 300 m | 984.25 ft |
| 500 m | 1640.4 ft |
| 1000 m | 3280.8 ft |
| 3000 m | 9842.5 ft |
The factor is exact: it comes from the official definition of the units. The table rounds to a few decimals; the converter above gives up to 10 significant digits.
The two units
Meter m
The meter is the SI base unit of length; since 1983 it is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Foot ft
A foot is 12 inches, exactly 30.48 centimeters; the US and the UK use it for heights, rooms and altitude in aviation.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are 30 meters?
30 m = 98.4252 ft.
What is the formula to convert meters to feet?
Feet = Meters ÷ 0.3048. 30 m = 98.4252 ft.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the international definition of both units, so the only difference you may see is rounding.