Meters to Feet Converter

Convert meters to feet instantly — ideal for height, construction, and real estate measurements.

Conversion table

Length	Feet (decimal)	Feet & Inches	Inches
0.5	1.6404 ft	1' 7.7"	19.685 in
1	3.2808 ft	3' 3.4"	39.3701 in
1.5	4.9213 ft	4' 11.1"	59.0551 in
2	6.5617 ft	6' 6.7"	78.7402 in
2.5	8.2021 ft	8' 2.4"	98.4252 in
3	9.8425 ft	9' 10.1"	118.1102 in
4	13.1234 ft	13' 1.5"	157.4803 in
5	16.4042 ft	16' 4.9"	196.8504 in
6	19.685 ft	19' 8.2"	236.2205 in
7	22.9659 ft	22' 11.6"	275.5906 in
8	26.2467 ft	26' 3"	314.9606 in
9	29.5276 ft	29' 6.3"	354.3307 in
10	32.8084 ft	32' 9.7"	393.7008 in
12	39.3701 ft	39' 4.4"	472.4409 in
15	49.2126 ft	49' 2.6"	590.5512 in

💡 Conversion Tips

1 meter = 3.28084 feet — multiply meters by 3.3 for a quick estimate.
1 meter ≈ 3 feet 3⅜ inches — slightly longer than a yard.
Standard ceiling height: 2.4 m = 7.87 ft (US: 8 ft = 2.44 m).
A 6-foot person is 1.83 m, a 5'4" person is 1.63 m.

How to Convert Meters to Feet

To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.28084. One meter equals exactly 100 centimeters or about 3 feet 3.37 inches. The meter is the base unit of length in the metric system, defined as the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. The foot is an imperial unit used primarily in the US, UK (for height), and Canada, defined as exactly 0.3048 meters since 1959. This conversion is commonly needed for height measurements, room dimensions, property sizes, and construction projects.

The Meters to Feet Formula

The formula is: feet = meters × 3.28084 (or meters / 0.3048). Since 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly, dividing meters by 0.3048 gives precise feet. For feet and inches: multiply meters by 3.28084 to get total feet, then take the decimal portion × 12 for inches. Example: 1.75 m × 3.28084 = 5.741 ft. The .741 × 12 = 8.9 inches, so 1.75 m = 5 ft 8.9 in.

Common Meters to Feet Conversions

1 m = 3.281 ft = 3 ft 3.37 in — slightly more than a yard
1.5 m = 4.921 ft = 4 ft 11.1 in — short adult height
1.7 m = 5.577 ft = 5 ft 6.9 in — average height range
1.8 m = 5.906 ft = 5 ft 10.9 in — tall adult height
2.0 m = 6.562 ft = 6 ft 6.7 in — very tall
100 m = 328.084 ft — length of a football (soccer) field

Building & Structure Heights

Standard door: 2.03 m = 6 ft 8 in
Standard ceiling: 2.44 m = 8 ft (US) or 2.7 m = 8 ft 10 in (EU)
Basketball hoop: 3.05 m = 10 ft
One story: ~3 m = ~10 ft
Statue of Liberty (to torch): 93 m = 305 ft
Eiffel Tower: 330 m = 1,083 ft

Meters to Feet Examples

Step-by-step conversions

Convert 1.75 m height to feet & inches

1.75 × 3.28084 = 5.7415 feet
Whole feet: 5
Decimal: 0.7415 × 12 = 8.898 inches
Round: 5 ft 8.9 in ≈ 5'9"

1.75 m = 5 ft 8.9 in (≈ 5'9")

Room: 4.5 × 3.5 meters to feet

Length: 4.5 × 3.28084 = 14.76 ft
Width: 3.5 × 3.28084 = 11.48 ft
Area: 14.76 × 11.48 = 169.5 sq ft
Or: 4.5 × 3.5 = 15.75 m² = 169.5 ft²

4.5 × 3.5 m = 14.8 × 11.5 ft (169.5 ft²)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many feet is 1 meter?

1 meter equals 3.28084 feet, or about 3 feet 3.37 inches. For quick estimation, think of a meter as slightly longer than a yard (3 feet).

How do I convert meters to feet and inches?

Multiply meters by 3.28084 to get decimal feet. The whole number is feet. Multiply the decimal by 12 to get inches. Example: 1.65 m × 3.28084 = 5.413 ft → 5 ft + (0.413 × 12) = 5 ft 5.0 in.

What is 2 meters in feet?

2 meters = 6.562 feet = 6 feet 6.7 inches. This is very tall — only about 1% of men are 6'6" or taller.

How tall is 1.70 meters in feet?

1.70 m = 5.577 ft = 5 feet 6.9 inches, approximately 5'7". This is close to the average adult height in many countries.

Is a meter longer than a foot?

Yes, significantly. 1 meter = 3.281 feet, so a meter is more than 3 times longer than a foot. A meter is also slightly longer than a yard (1 m = 1.094 yd).

How do I convert square meters to square feet?

Multiply square meters by 10.764 to get square feet. For example, a 50 m² apartment = 538.2 sq ft. This is because (3.28084)² = 10.764.