Unit Conversion 2026-05-02 4 min read By Konvertibly Team

Metres to Feet: Formula, Reference Table and Free Converter

Convert metres to feet with the exact factor, a reference table from 1 m to 1000 m, and practical examples including altitude and room dimensions.

Metres to Feet: The Complete Guide

Metres (m) and feet (ft) are both used to measure distances, room sizes, altitudes, and heights — but in different parts of the world. Aviation uses feet for altitude worldwide (a quirk of history), while almost every other technical context uses metres.

The Conversion Formula

feet = metres × 3.28084

For a quick mental estimate, multiply by 3.28 or use the approximation: 1 metre ≈ 3 feet 3 inches.

Quick Reference Table

1 m = 3.281 ft
3 m = 9.843 ft (typical ceiling height)
10 m = 32.81 ft
100 m = 328.1 ft
1,000 m (1 km) = 3,281 ft
8,849 m = 29,032 ft (height of Everest)

Altitude in Aviation

Pilots and air traffic controllers worldwide use feet for altitude — even in countries that otherwise use metric. A flight at 35,000 feet is cruising at about 10,668 metres. This comes up when reading flight information, weather balloon data, or mountain elevation profiles.

Room Dimensions

US real estate lists room sizes in feet (e.g., "10 × 12 ft" = 3.05 × 3.66 m). European listings use metres. Converting helps when comparing properties or ordering furniture across borders.

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