The conversion is exact, not an estimate: since 1959 the international foot has been defined as precisely 0.3048 meters, which makes 1 meter equal to 1 / 0.3048 = 3.280839895 feet. Enter a value and the result updates instantly - the big number is decimal feet, and the line beneath it breaks the same length into whole feet and inches (the way heights and room sizes are usually written). Use the toggle or the swap button to convert feet back to meters, where the breakdown shows centimeters instead. Everything is computed on the page; nothing is uploaded.
Meters to Feet Converter
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How do you convert meters to feet?
Multiply the length in meters by 3.280839895 to get feet, because one foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. So 1 meter is about 3.28 feet, and 5 meters is 16.4042 feet. This free converter does it as you type and also shows the answer as whole feet plus inches, all in your browser.
How to use
- 1Enter the length in meters. Type a number in the meters field. Decimals are fine - use a dot or a comma, e.g. 1.75 or 1,75.
- 2Read the result in feet. The feet value appears instantly, with the same length shown as whole feet plus inches directly beneath it.
- 3Copy or reverse it. Use Copy result to grab both figures, or switch the toggle to convert feet back to meters and centimeters.
Who it's for
- Anyone reading a height - turn 1.75 m or 1.80 m into feet and inches to see it as 5 ft 8.9 in or 5 ft 10.9 in.
- DIY, building and real estate converting room dimensions, ceiling heights or plot lengths from meters to feet for a US or UK audience.
- Travellers and hikers reading a trail sign or map elevation in meters and wanting the figure in feet.
- Students and engineers checking a meters-to-feet conversion with the exact factor spelled out, not a rounded 3.28.
- Sports and aviation converting a swim distance, throw or altitude between the metric and imperial length units.
FAQ
Is the meters to feet converter free?
Yes - it's 100% free, with no sign-up and no limits. The conversion runs entirely in your browser and nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter equals 3.280839895 feet, usually rounded to 3.28 feet. That is 3 feet and about 3.37 inches. The figure is exact because a foot is defined as 0.3048 meters, so a meter is 1 / 0.3048 feet.
How do I convert meters to feet and inches?
First convert to decimal feet by multiplying meters by 3.28084. Then keep the whole number of feet and multiply the leftover decimal by 12 to get inches. For 1.75 m: 5.7415 ft, so 5 feet and 0.7415 x 12 = about 8.9 inches - 5 ft 8.9 in. This tool does both steps for you.
What is 1 meter in feet?
1 meter is 3.280839895 feet, which is 3 feet 3.37 inches. Two meters is 6.5617 feet (6 ft 6.7 in) and 10 meters is 32.808 feet (32 ft 9.7 in).
Is a meter longer than a foot?
Yes. One meter is a little over three and a quarter feet, so it is more than three times the length of a single foot. A foot is 0.3048 meters, roughly 30.5 centimeters.
Why is 1 meter exactly 3.28084 feet?
Because the international foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters since 1959. Dividing 1 by 0.3048 gives 3.280839895..., which rounds to 3.28084. It is a definition, not a measurement, so the conversion is exact.
Can I convert feet back to meters here?
Yes. Use the toggle or the swap arrows to switch to feet-to-meters. Enter a length in feet and it returns meters, with centimeters shown beneath. One foot is 0.3048 meters, or 30.48 centimeters.