Length conversion
1 m to ft
3.281 ft
1 metres = 3.281 feet. Exact factor: ft = m ÷ 0.3048.
Live converter
Edit either field — the other updates instantly. Type decimal values like 38.4.
The formula
ft = m ÷ 0.3048
Worked example: 1 × 3.280839895 = 3.281 ft.
Values near 1 m
| m | ft |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 0.82 |
| 0.5 | 1.64 |
| 0.75 | 2.461 |
| 1this page | 3.281 |
| 1.25 | 4.101 |
| 1.5 | 4.921 |
| 1.75 | 5.741 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert metres to feet?
Apply the formula ft = m ÷ 0.3048. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 1 m in ft?
1 m equals 3.281 ft. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 1 m.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. A metre is about three feet three inches, so a quick estimate is to add ten percent to three times the metres.