The meter (metric) and the foot (US/UK customary) both have exact definitions, making this a precise length conversion.
How it works
Dividing meters by 0.3048 gives feet; multiplying feet by that same constant gives meters back. Type into either field and the other updates instantly.
What this does not include
This does not include inches — for feet-and-inches combined, use this site’s height converter instead.
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in either meters or feet — the other field fills in automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Why is 1 foot exactly 0.3048 m?
It’s the exact international definition set by a 1959 agreement standardizing the foot.
Where is this conversion most commonly needed?
Elevation figures, building heights, and sports statistics like track and field distances given in different countries’ standard units.
Is this the same as the site’s length and weight converter?
That hub covers eight length units at once; this is a dedicated two-field page specifically for the “meters to feet” search term.
