Metres to Feet
Need to convert metres to feet? Multiply by 3.28084. Here is the formula and a complete reference chart for common values.
Formula
feet = metres × 3.28084 metres = feet × 0.3048 feet and inches = metres ÷ 0.3048 (integer = feet, decimal × 12 = inches)
Quick reference chart
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 0.5 m | 1.640 ft |
| 1 m | 3.281 ft |
| 1.5 m | 4.921 ft |
| 1.8 m | 5.906 ft |
| 2 m | 6.562 ft |
| 3 m | 9.843 ft |
| 5 m | 16.40 ft |
| 10 m | 32.81 ft |
| 20 m | 65.62 ft |
| 50 m | 164.0 ft |
| 100 m | 328.1 ft |
| 1 km | 3280.8 ft |
When metres to feet comes up
The most common reason to convert metres to feet is height and room dimensions. Most of Europe and the world states room sizes and ceiling heights in metres, while the US and, informally, the UK still use feet. A ceiling height of 2.4 metres is 7.87 feet — just under 8 feet — which is the standard for most modern homes.
Property listings are a constant source of this conversion. A UK flat advertised at 65 m² with 2.5 m ceilings, viewed by an American buyer, requires converting both dimensions. Estate agent sites in the UK increasingly list in both units, but international property portals often only show one.
In construction and architecture, dimensions are almost always metric in Europe but imperial in the US. Steel beams, timber sizes, window frames and door heights are all specified differently. A standard US interior door is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 metres). A standard UK door is 1,981 mm (6 feet 6 inches). Knowing the conversion avoids ordering errors when sourcing internationally.
Common reference points: 1 metre = 3.28 feet. 2 metres = 6.56 feet (roughly 6 ft 7 in — taller than most people). 100 metres = 328 feet (roughly a football field length). The Eiffel Tower is 330 metres (1,083 feet).
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Open Length Converter →Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 1 metre?
1 metre equals 3.28084 feet, or 3 feet and 3.37 inches. To convert metres to feet, multiply by 3.28084.
How do I convert metres to feet and inches?
Divide the metres by 0.3048 to get feet as a decimal. The integer part is feet. Multiply the decimal part by 12 to get remaining inches. Example: 1.75 m ÷ 0.3048 = 5.741 ft = 5 feet and 0.741 × 12 = 8.9 inches (5 ft 9 in).
What is 6 feet in metres?
6 feet equals 1.8288 metres. Multiply 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m.
What is 5 foot 10 in metres?
5 feet 10 inches equals 1.778 metres. Convert to total inches: (5 × 12 + 10) = 70 inches × 0.0254 = 1.778 m.
How many metres is 100 feet?
100 feet equals 30.48 metres. Multiply 100 × 0.3048 = 30.48 m.
Why does the US use feet instead of metres?
The US never adopted the metric system as its primary measurement system, unlike most other countries. The imperial system (inches, feet, yards, miles) has remained in everyday use for historical and cultural reasons, despite the US officially adopting metric for science and some industries.