Meters to Feet Converter
Convert meters to feet instantly and back. Uses the exact 3.28084 feet per meter factor, with worked examples, a height chart and common m to ft conversions for height and distance.
Updated 2026-06-14 · Free · No sign-up · Runs privately in your browser
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How the Meters to Feet Converter Works
This converter switches between meters (m) and feet (ft) in both directions, using the exact factor of 0.3048 m per foot. Type a value, pick the direction, and the answer updates live with the steps shown.
The Formula
Feet = meters ÷ 0.3048 (equivalently, feet ≈ meters × 3.28084)
Because the foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, the conversion is exact. To convert feet back to meters, multiply by 0.3048 instead.
Worked Example
Convert 2 meters to feet:
- 2 ÷ 0.3048 = 6.56 feet
Convert 1.75 meters to feet and inches:
- 1.75 ÷ 0.3048 = 5.74 ft, and 0.74 ft × 12 = 8.9 in, so about 5 ft 9 in
Height Reference Chart
| Meters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1.5 | 4.92 |
| 1.6 | 5.25 |
| 1.7 | 5.58 |
| 1.8 | 5.91 |
| 2.0 | 6.56 |
Converting to Feet and Inches
To express a metric height in feet and inches, multiply meters by 3.28084 for decimal feet, then multiply the part after the decimal point by 12 to get inches. For example, 1.83 m gives 6.004 ft, which is about 6 ft 0 in — a clean way to read metric heights in imperial paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a meter?+
One meter equals about 3.28084 feet, just over three and a quarter feet. So 1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.
How do I convert meters to feet?+
Multiply the number of meters by 3.28084 (or divide by 0.3048). For example, 2 meters × 3.28084 = 6.56 feet.
How many feet is 1.8 meters?+
1.8 meters equals about 5.91 feet, or roughly 5 ft 11 in. Multiply 1.8 by 3.28084 to get 5.9055 feet.
How do I convert meters to feet and inches?+
Multiply meters by 3.28084 to get decimal feet, then turn the decimal part into inches by multiplying it by 12. For example, 1.75 m = 5.74 ft = 5 ft 9 in.
How many feet is 100 meters?+
100 meters equals about 328.08 feet. Divide 100 by 0.3048 to confirm the figure of 328.084 feet.