How many feet are in a meter?

One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, so one meter is approximately 3.2808398950131 feet. For everyday use, 3.28 feet per meter is a convenient approximation.

How do I convert meters to feet and inches?

Multiply the meter value by 3.28084 to get the total feet. Take the decimal portion and multiply by 12 to get the remaining inches. For example, 1.8 m = 5.906 ft = 5 ft 10.9 in.

Is this converter accurate enough for professional use?

Yes. The tool uses the internationally defined conversion factor (1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly), giving results accurate to at least 6 significant figures — suitable for engineering, architecture, and science.

Can I convert feet back to meters here?

This tool converts meters to feet. For the reverse direction, search for our Feet to Meters converter on the site.

What is the difference between feet and meters?

Meters are the SI base unit of length used internationally. Feet are an imperial unit used primarily in the United States. One meter is roughly 3.28 times longer than one foot.

Meters to Feet Converter

Type a length in meters and instantly get the equivalent value in feet, inches, centimeters, and yards.

Enter Length in Meters

Meters (m)

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Common Meter to Feet Reference

Meters	Feet	Feet & Inches	Inches
0.5 m	1.6404 ft	1 ft 7.7 in	19.69 in
1 m	3.2808 ft	3 ft 3.4 in	39.37 in
1.5 m	4.9213 ft	4 ft 11.1 in	59.06 in
1.8 m	5.9055 ft	5 ft 10.9 in	70.87 in
2 m	6.5617 ft	6 ft 6.7 in	78.74 in
3 m	9.8425 ft	9 ft 10.1 in	118.11 in
5 m	16.4042 ft	16 ft 4.9 in	196.85 in
10 m	32.8084 ft	32 ft 9.7 in	393.7 in
20 m	65.6168 ft	65 ft 7.4 in	787.4 in
50 m	164.042 ft	164 ft 0.5 in	1968.51 in
100 m	328.084 ft	328 ft 1 in	3937.01 in

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Summary

Type a length in meters and instantly get the equivalent value in feet, inches, centimeters, and yards.

How it works

Enter a length value in meters in the input field.
The converter multiplies the value by 3.28084 to produce feet.
Inches are calculated by multiplying meters by 39.3701.
Yards are calculated by multiplying meters by 1.09361.
Results update instantly as you type.
Use the Copy button to copy the feet result to your clipboard.

Use cases

Convert your height from meters to feet and inches.
Check room or property dimensions when switching between metric and imperial plans.
Verify athletic performance distances (track, swimming pools) in both systems.
Cross-check product dimensions listed in metric when ordering from US suppliers.
Convert altitude readings between meters and feet for aviation or hiking.
Help students solve unit-conversion homework problems.
Translate architectural drawings between metric and imperial measurements.
Quickly sanity-check GPS elevation data reported in different units.

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Last updated: 2026-09-14 · Reviewed by Nham Vu