Meters to Feet
Convert meters to feet instantly, or swap to convert feet and inches to meters.
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About this tool
Convert meters (m) to feet (ft), or feet to meters, for room and building dimensions, heights, depths, track and field distances or construction plans. One international foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. Divide meters by 0.3048 to get feet, or swap direction to multiply feet by 0.3048. After swapping, you can also enter feet and inches together, such as a height of 5 ft 7 in. Choose automatic precision or 0, 2, 4 or 6 decimal places for the decimal result. Feet and inches are also shown when converting meters to feet.
How it works
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048 meters = feet × 0.3048 m = (feet × 12 + inches) × 0.0254
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, and an inch is exactly 0.0254 meters. Keep those exact factors in the calculation and round only the displayed answer.
| Question | Working | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m in feet | 1 ÷ 0.3048 | 3.28084 ft |
| 10 m in feet | 10 ÷ 0.3048 | 32.8084 ft |
| 100 m in feet | 100 ÷ 0.3048 | 328.084 ft |
| 6 ft in meters | 6 × 0.3048 | 1.8288 m |
| 5 ft 7 in in meters | (5 × 12 + 7) × 0.0254 | 1.7018 m |
When to use it
Questions
How do I convert meters to feet?
Divide meters by 0.3048. Multiplying by about 3.28084 gives the same result. For example, 1 m is approximately 3.28084 ft and 10 m is approximately 32.8084 ft.
How many feet and inches is 2 meters?
2 m is approximately 6.56168 ft, which is 6 ft 6.74 in. The feet and inches result separates whole feet from the remaining inches, using 12 inches per foot.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. For example, 6 ft is exactly 1.8288 m and 30 ft is 9.144 m. Use Swap, then enter feet to convert in this direction.
Can I convert feet and inches to meters?
Yes. Use Swap, then enter feet and inches in their own fields; leave either blank for zero. Feet are multiplied by 12 and added to the inches, then the total is multiplied by 0.0254. For example, 5 ft 7 in is 67 inches, or 1.7018 m.
Is a foot exactly 0.3048 meters?
Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. The US survey foot is slightly different and is not used here.