About Meters to Feet Conversion

Converting meters to feet helps US audiences understand athletic distances, swimming pool lengths, and international sports measurements. While the world uses meters for track events and pool lengths, feet provide a familiar reference for Americans.

Why This Conversion Matters

Track and field — Olympic events use meters (100m, 200m, 400m), but US audiences relate better to feet
Swimming — Olympic pools are 50 meters; knowing this equals 164 feet helps visualize the distance
Soccer/Football — Pitches are measured in meters internationally but often quoted in yards/feet in the US
Sports records — World records in throwing events (shot put, discus) are in meters

The Conversion

One meter equals exactly 3.28084 feet. For quick mental math, multiply by 3.3 for a close approximation.

Athletic Context

The 100-meter dash, often called "the world's fastest race," covers about 328 feet — slightly longer than an American football field (300 feet between end zones).

How to Convert Meters to Feet

Using This Tool

Enter meters in the top field
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Understanding Athletic Distances

When watching international athletics, these conversions help:

100m sprint = 328 feet (about 109 yards)
200m = 656 feet (half a lap)
400m = 1,312 feet (one full lap)
1,500m = 4,921 feet (the "metric mile")

Swimming Pool Reference

Standard pool lengths:

Olympic pool (50m) = 164 feet
Short course (25m) = 82 feet
US competition (25 yards) = 75 feet = 22.86 meters

The Formula

Feet = Meters × 3.28084. For quick estimates, use 3.3 (gives about 0.6% error).

Features

Sports-Focused Reference

The quick reference table shows common athletic distances pre-converted. Instantly see how track and field events compare to familiar measurements.

High Precision

Results calculated to 8 decimal places using the exact conversion factor. Suitable for official timing and distance recording.

Swap Direction

Toggle between meters-to-feet and feet-to-meters with one click. Useful when comparing US and international sports records.

Real-Time Results

Results update as you type — no button to press. Watch the conversion happen live as you enter numbers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many feet is 100 meters?

100 meters equals 328.084 feet. This is slightly longer than an American football field (which is 300 feet between goal lines, or 360 feet including end zones).

Why do Olympic events use meters?

The metric system is the international standard for scientific and athletic measurements. The Olympics adopted meters because most countries use the metric system, making it universally understood.

How long is an Olympic swimming pool in feet?

An Olympic swimming pool is exactly 50 meters long, which equals 164.042 feet. The width is 25 meters (82 feet), and the depth is at least 2 meters (6.56 feet).

What's the difference between yards and meters?

A yard is 0.9144 meters, or about 91% of a meter. A meter is about 9.4% longer than a yard. In football, the difference matters when comparing American football (100 yards) to international rugby (up to 100 meters).

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The meter is defined as the SI base unit, and the foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (or 1 meter = 3.280839... feet). This converter uses the full precision.

Meters to Feet