Quick Answer
1 meter (m) = 3.2808 feet (ft), and 1 foot = 0.3048 meters. Meters is the larger unit, so the same physical amount needs a bigger number when measured in Feet. Convert either way with the live tool below or the dedicated converter pages.
Key Facts
- 1 meter (m) = 3.2808 ft
- 1 foot (ft) = 0.3048 m
- Conversion is exact multiplication - no rounding in the factor
- Table below covers common values in both directions
- Dedicated converters: m→ft and ft→m pages with live tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, a meter or a foot?
One meter equals 3.2808 ft, and one foot equals 0.3048 m. The unit with the larger factor is the physically bigger one.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Multiply by the factor: value in ft = value in m × 3.2808. Example: 5 m = 16.4042 ft. Reverse: divide by 3.2808 (or multiply by 0.3048).
Why are meters and feet different?
They are two different units measuring the same physical quantity. A meter is defined as exactly 3.2808 ft, and a foot as exactly 0.3048 m. Because the units differ in size, the number you write down for the same amount depends on which unit you use - the conversion factor itself is exact, with no rounding.
Is there a quick way to convert without a calculator?
Memorize the 1-to factor: 1 meter ≈ 3.2808 ft. Then multiply. For 2 m that's ≈ 6.5617 ft.