Meters to feet converter
Convert meters to feet instantly. 1 meter equals 3.2808 feet; 1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.
Converting meters to feet
Meters to feet is one of the most common conversions in architecture, construction, and sports. Engineers and architects need it constantly when working across metric and imperial specifications. Pool lengths, building heights, and outdoor dimensions are frequently quoted in both systems depending on the country.
The exact ratio: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, which means 1 meter = 3.28084 feet. This relationship was fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. The conversion is exact — not an approximation.
Swimming pool lengths
Standard pool sizes and their imperial equivalents:
| m | ft | Pool type |
|---|---|---|
| 25 m | 82.021 ft | Short course |
| 33.33 m | 109.35 ft | Medium / training |
| 50 m | 164.04 ft | Olympic |
Building heights
How tall common structures are in both systems:
| m | ft | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft | Three-story house |
| 30 m | 98.4252 ft | Office building |
| 50 m | 164.04 ft | Mid-rise |
| 100 m | 328.08 ft | High-rise |
| 200 m | 656.17 ft | Skyscraper |
| 300 m | 984.25 ft | Supertall |
Frequently asked
Use the full length converter to convert between cm, meters, feet, inches, yards, miles, and more — all 14 units in one place.