Meters to Feet Converter
Convert meters to feet instantly and accurately. 1 m = 3.2808 ft. Type any value below — the result updates as you type.
How to convert meters to feet
1 m = 3.2808 ft. To convert meters to feet, multiply the value by 3.2808.
Example: 10 m × 3.2808 = 32.8084 ft.
Going the other way, 1 ft = 0.3048 m.
Need the reverse? Feet to Meters Converter →
Meters to feet conversion table
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft |
| 2 m | 6.5617 ft |
| 3 m | 9.8425 ft |
| 4 m | 13.1234 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 6 m | 19.685 ft |
| 7 m | 22.9659 ft |
| 8 m | 26.2467 ft |
| 9 m | 29.5276 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft |
| 15 m | 49.2126 ft |
| 20 m | 65.6168 ft |
| 25 m | 82.021 ft |
| 30 m | 98.4252 ft |
| 40 m | 131.23 ft |
| 50 m | 164.04 ft |
| 75 m | 246.06 ft |
| 100 m | 328.08 ft |
| 250 m | 820.21 ft |
| 500 m | 1640.42 ft |
| 1000 m | 3280.84 ft |
From decimal feet to feet and inches
The converter answers in decimal feet, but most people picture a height as feet and inches. The decimal part is a fraction of a foot, not a count of inches, so it needs one more step: multiply the part after the decimal point by 12.
0.2021 × 12 = 2.43 in
So 2.5 m is about 8 ft 2 1/2 in
The classic mistake is reading 8.2021 ft as "8 foot 2". That is close here only by luck. With 2.4 m the result is 7.874 ft, and reading it as 7 ft 8 in is about two and a half inches out. The real answer is 7 ft 10.49 in.
Ceilings, boats, pools and elevations
Meters to feet comes up whenever a metric measurement meets someone who thinks in feet. A few typical cases, with the result written the way it would normally be said:
| What | Meters | Converter result | Said as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room ceiling | 2.4 m | 7.874 ft | 7 ft 10 1/2 in |
| Pool depth | 1.5 m | 4.9213 ft | 4 ft 11 in |
| Boat length | 12 m | 39.3701 ft | 39 ft 4 1/2 in |
| Hill or town elevation | 2,000 m | 6561.68 ft | about 6,560 ft |
Elevations and altitudes are normally quoted in whole feet or rounded to the nearest ten, so the decimals the converter shows above 100 ft are only there if you need them. Building and boat measurements, by contrast, keep the inches because a few of them make a real difference to fit.
Estimating in your head
Multiply by 3, then add 10% of that result. It is the same as multiplying by 3.3 and comes out 0.58% high. 30 m gives 99 ft against an exact 98.4252 ft, a difference of about seven inches.
For a tighter estimate, use 3.28. It is only 0.026% low, so 100 m gives 328 ft against an exact 328.08 ft. That is close enough for anything except construction drawings.
One more trap: this converts lengths only. A floor area in square meters needs the square of the factor, so convert each side to feet first, then multiply.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter the value in meters.
- 2Read the converted result in feet instantly.
- 3Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or pick any other unit.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 1 meter?+
1 meter is 3.2808 feet, which is 3 feet 3.37 inches. A meter is a little longer than a yard, which is 3 feet.
What is 1.8 m in feet and inches?+
1.8 m is 5.9055 ft. Multiply the 0.9055 by 12 to get 10.87 inches, so 1.8 m is about 5 ft 10 7/8 in, which most people would round to 5 ft 11 in.
Should I round meters to feet up or down?+
Round to whatever the situation needs and in the safe direction. For a clearance, such as a vehicle under a bridge or furniture through a doorway, round the object's height up and the opening down. For general descriptions, nearest whole foot or inch is fine.
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