Length Converter
Convert between millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, miles and nautical miles instantly.
About this converter
The metric system measures length in meters; the US and UK still use inches, feet, yards and miles in daily life. Since 1959 the international inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters, which makes every conversion here exact rather than approximate.
Common meters to feet conversions
To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.28084. To go back, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.3048).
| Value | Meters → Feet | Feet → Meters |
|---|
| 1 | 1 m = 3.28084 ft | 1 ft = 0.3048 m |
| 2 | 2 m = 6.56168 ft | 2 ft = 0.6096 m |
| 5 | 5 m = 16.4042 ft | 5 ft = 1.524 m |
| 10 | 10 m = 32.8084 ft | 10 ft = 3.048 m |
| 20 | 20 m = 65.6168 ft | 20 ft = 6.096 m |
| 50 | 50 m = 164.042 ft | 50 ft = 15.24 m |
| 100 | 100 m = 328.084 ft | 100 ft = 30.48 m |
| 1,000 | 1,000 m = 3,280.84 ft | 1,000 ft = 304.8 m |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter is 3.28084 feet (1 ft is exactly 0.3048 m).
How many kilometers are in a mile?
One international mile is exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
What is a nautical mile?
A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters, used in aviation and shipping. It is not the same as a statute mile.