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Convert meters to feet quickly and accurately. One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, so 1 meter is approximately 3.2808 feet - enter a length in meters below to get decimal feet and feet and inches, whether you're comparing a room dimension, a height, or any other measurement.
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How to Convert Meters to Feet
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048
- 1Multiply by 3.28084Multiply the number of meters by 3.28084, a rounded conversion factor. The exact definition is 1 foot = 0.3048 meters.
- 2Do the mathFor 10 meters: 10 × 3.28084 = 32.8084.
- 3Read the result10 meters is about 32.8084 feet.
Meters to Feet Conversion Chart
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) | Feet + Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.6404 | 1 ft 7.7 in |
| 1 | 3.2808 | 3 ft 3.4 in |
| 1.5 | 4.9213 | 4 ft 11.1 in |
| 1.6 | 5.2493 | 5 ft 3 in |
| 1.7 | 5.5774 | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| 1.75 | 5.7415 | 5 ft 8.9 in |
| 1.8 | 5.9055 | 5 ft 10.9 in |
| 1.9 | 6.2336 | 6 ft 2.8 in |
| 2 | 6.5617 | 6 ft 6.7 in |
| 2.5 | 8.2021 | 8 ft 2.4 in |
| 3 | 9.8425 | 9 ft 10.1 in |
| 4 | 13.1234 | 13 ft 1.5 in |
| 5 | 16.4042 | 16 ft 4.9 in |
| 10 | 32.8084 | 32 ft 9.7 in |
| 20 | 65.6168 | 65 ft 7.4 in |
| 100 | 328.084 | 328 ft 1 in |
Unit Definitions
Meters (m)
A meter is the SI base unit of length. Because one foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, one meter is approximately 3.2808 feet.
Common uses
- Science and engineering
- Room and building dimensions
- Sports and track distances
- International measurements
Feet (ft)
A foot is a unit of length used in the imperial and US customary measurement systems. One foot equals exactly 12 inches, or 0.3048 meters.
Common uses
- Height measurements
- Room and property dimensions
- Construction and building measurements
- Distance and elevation
Converting Meters to Feet and Inches
A decimal-feet result can be rewritten as feet and inches, the way heights and room sizes are usually quoted. Using 1.7 meters as an example:
First convert to decimal feet: 1.7 ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 5.5774 ft.
Keep the whole feet (5 ft), then convert the leftover decimal part to inches: about 0.5774 ft × 12 ≈ 6.9 in.
So 1.7 m ≈ 5 ft 6.9 in. These steps use rounded values, so the feet-and-inches figure is an approximation, shown to the nearest 0.1 inch.
Practical Examples
Here are some real-world examples of meters to feet conversions:
- HeightA person who is 1.8 meters tall is about 5 ft 10.9 in (5.9055 ft).
- CeilingA 2.5-meter ceiling is about 8.2021 feet high.
- RoomA 4-meter room is about 13.1234 feet long.
- TrackA 100-meter sprint is about 328.084 feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet are in 1 meter?
1 meter is approximately 3.2808 feet. This follows from the exact definition: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters.
How do you convert meters to feet?
Divide the number of meters by 0.3048. As a practical shortcut you can multiply by about 3.28084 (a rounded factor). For example, 5 meters ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 16.4042 feet.
Does this calculator show decimal feet or feet and inches?
Both. The result shows decimal feet, rounded to 4 decimal places, and the same length written in feet and inches, rounded to the nearest 0.1 inch (for example 1.7 meters ≈ 5.5774 ft ≈ 5 ft 6.9 in).
How many feet are in 10 meters?
10 meters is approximately 32.8084 feet.
Is 1 meter exactly 3.28084 feet?
No. A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so 1 meter is exactly 1250/381 feet, a decimal that never terminates. 3.28084 feet is a rounded approximation.
How tall is 1.8 meters in feet and inches?
1.8 meters is approximately 5.9055 feet, or about 5 ft 10.9 in.
Displayed results are rounded to a maximum of 4 decimal places for readability (extended only in the rare case a nonzero value would otherwise display as “0”), and whole-number results are shown without unnecessary decimals. The conversion factor and formula above are the exact relationship - only the calculator's displayed output is rounded.
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