Meters to Feet Converter
Enter a length in meters to see it as decimal feet and as feet plus inches.
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Formula
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048
inches = meters ÷ 0.0254, then whole feet = floor(inches ÷ 12) and remaining inches = inches − 12 × whole feet
Worked example
1.8 m: 1.8 ÷ 0.3048 = 5.905512 ft. In inches that is 1.8 ÷ 0.0254 = 70.87, which is 5 × 12 = 60 plus 10.87 in, so 5 ft 10.87 in.
Conversion table
| Meters | Feet | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.28084 | 3 ft 3.37 in |
| 1.5 | 4.92126 | 4 ft 11.06 in |
| 1.8 | 5.905512 | 5 ft 10.87 in |
| 2 | 6.561679 | 6 ft 6.74 in |
| 10 | 32.808399 | 32 ft 9.7 in |
| 100 | 328.083990 | 328 ft 1.01 in |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 1 meter?
One meter is 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.28084 feet, or 3 ft 3.37 in.
How do I write 1.8 m in feet and inches?
Divide by 0.0254 to get inches: 1.8 ÷ 0.0254 = 70.87 in. Then 70.87 ÷ 12 gives 5 whole feet and 10.87 in left over, so 5 ft 10.87 in.
How do I convert meters to feet quickly?
Multiply by 3.28084. Roughly, multiply by 3.3: 2 m is about 6.6 ft against the exact 6.56 ft.
Why does the converter show feet two ways?
Decimal feet suit calculations, while feet plus inches is how heights and room sizes are usually quoted in feet-using countries.