Metres to feet
Type a value in either box. 1 m = 3.28084 ft.
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How to convert
To convert metres to feet, multiply by 3.28084.
ft = m × 3.28084
For example: 1.8 m × 3.28084 = 5.9055 ft.
A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres.
In your head: Multiply by 3 and add a tenth: 10 m ≈ 33 ft (exactly 32.81 ft).
When you’ll need it
In the UK people usually give their height in feet and inches, even though rooms, buildings and swimming pools are measured in metres. A 2 m doorway is about 6 ft 7 in.
Common values
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 m | 1.6404 ft |
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft |
| 1.5 m | 4.9213 ft |
| 1.6 m | 5.2493 ft |
| 1.7 m | 5.5774 ft |
| 1.75 m | 5.7415 ft |
| 1.8 m | 5.9055 ft |
| 1.9 m | 6.2336 ft |
| 2 m | 6.5617 ft |
| 3 m | 9.8425 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft |
Questions
- How many feet are in a metre?
- 1 metre is 3.28084 feet.
- What is the formula to convert metres to feet?
- ft = m × 3.28084. A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres.
- What is 1.8 metres in feet?
- 1.8 metres is 5.9055 feet.
- How do I convert my height in metres to feet and inches?
- Divide by 0.3048 to get feet, then multiply the leftover fraction of a foot by 12 to get inches. For example, 1.75 m is 5.741 ft, which is 5 ft and 0.741 × 12 = 8.9 in, so about 5 ft 9 in. The converter above shows feet and inches for you.