Length conversion
Convert Meters to Feet
1 meter equals 3.281 feet. To convert meters to feet, multiply the meters by 3.281 (or divide by 0.3048).
Meters to feet comes up with height, room and ceiling dimensions on metric plans, pool and track lengths, and altitudes. Enter any value in meters and the feet appear instantly, with the exact factor shown.
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How to convert meters to feet
Formula
feet = meters × 3.281 meters = feet × 0.3048A foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, so one meter is 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.28084 feet. To get feet-and-inches, multiply the leftover fraction of a foot by 12.
| Meters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.281 ft |
| 1.8 m | 5.906 ft ≈ 5 ft 11 in tall |
| 2 m | 6.562 ft standard door |
| 3 m | 9.843 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4 ft |
| 10 m | 32.81 ft |
| 25 m | 82.02 ft pool length |
| 50 m | 164.04 ft |
| 100 m | 328.08 ft |
| 1000 m | 3,280.84 ft |
Worked example
A ceiling is listed as 2.4 meters on a metric floor plan and you want feet. Multiply 2.4 × 3.281 to get about 7.87 feet — roughly 7 feet 10 inches. For height, 1.8 m is 5.91 feet, which is 5 feet 11 inches once you turn the 0.91 ft into inches.
Shortcut. Quick estimate: multiply meters by 3.3. A 10-meter drop is about 33 feet (32.8 exactly).
Good to know
Meters-to-feet is a single multiplier. The common mistake is reading the decimal feet as feet-and-inches — 3.5 feet is 3 feet 6 inches, not 3 feet 5 inches — so multiply the decimal part by 12 to get true inches. Going back, multiply feet by 0.3048.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 1 meter?
One meter is 3.281 feet. Multiply any meter figure by 3.281 to convert to feet.
What is 2 meters in feet?
2 meters equals about 6.56 feet, which is 6 feet 7 inches. 1.8 m is 5 feet 11 inches.
How do I convert meters to feet quickly?
Multiply by 3.3 for a fast estimate, then trim slightly — the true factor is 3.281.
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet is about 1.83 meters (multiply feet by 0.3048). 10 feet is 3.05 m.
How do I get feet and inches from meters?
Multiply meters by 3.281 for total feet, then multiply the decimal part by 12 for inches. 1.75 m = 5.74 ft = 5 ft 9 in.