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Length Converter

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Result

3.280839895 ft
Feet

1 m = 3.280839895 ft

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How the conversion works

Every unit is converted through the metre. The value is turned into metres first, then into the unit you want.

ft = m × 3.28084

1 m = 3.28084 ft

Metric and imperial length units

Metric units step by powers of ten: 10 mm in a centimetre, 100 cm in a metre, 1,000 m in a kilometre. Imperial units don't: 12 inches make a foot, 3 feet a yard and 1,760 yards a mile.

Exact conversion factors

Since 1959 the inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 cm, so conversions between inches, feet, yards, miles and metric units are exact. Results here are rounded to 10 significant digits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a meter?

One meter is about 3.28084 feet. To convert, multiply meters by 3.28084.

How do I convert my height from feet to centimetres?

Multiply the feet by 30.48 and the inches by 2.54, then add them. 5 ft 7 in = 152.4 + 17.78 = 170.18 cm.

How many kilometres are in a mile?

One mile is exactly 1.609344 km. One kilometre is about 0.621371 miles.