Meters to feet converter
1 meter is 3.28084 feet, or about 3 feet 3 3/8 inches. To convert meters to feet, multiply the meters by 3.28084 or divide by 0.3048.
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2 meters =
6.56168ft
Also written as 6 ft 6.74 in
Formula: ft = m ÷ 0.3048
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- Definition: SI base unit of length; 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot)
- 2 m ÷ 0.3048 = 6.56168 ft
Definitions used: SI base unit of length; 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot).
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8, checked on .
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How to convert meters to feet
Divide the value in meters by 0.3048. The factor follows from the definitions: SI base unit of length, and 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot).
ft = m ÷ 0.3048
Worked example: 2 m to ft
- Definition: SI base unit of length; 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot)
- 2 m ÷ 0.3048 = 6.56168 ft
- Answer: 2 m = 6.56168 ft (6 ft 6.74 in).
Meters to feet chart
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) | Also written as |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.64042 | 1 ft 7.69 in |
| 1 | 3.28084 | 3 ft 3.37 in |
| 1.5 | 4.92126 | 4 ft 11.1 in |
| 1.75 | 5.74147 | 5 ft 8.9 in |
| 1.8 | 5.90551 | 5 ft 10.9 in |
| 1.85 | 6.06955 | 6 ft 0.835 in |
| 2 | 6.56168 | 6 ft 6.74 in |
| 2.5 | 8.2021 | 8 ft 2.43 in |
| 3 | 9.84252 | 9 ft 10.1 in |
| 4 | 13.1234 | 13 ft 1.48 in |
| 5 | 16.4042 | 16 ft 4.85 in |
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) | Also written as |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 19.685 | 19 ft 8.22 in |
| 8 | 26.2467 | 26 ft 2.96 in |
| 10 | 32.8084 | 32 ft 9.7 in |
| 12 | 39.3701 | 39 ft 4.44 in |
| 15 | 49.2126 | 49 ft 2.55 in |
| 20 | 65.6168 | 65 ft 7.4 in |
| 25 | 82.021 | 82 ft 0.252 in |
| 30 | 98.4252 | 98 ft 5.1 in |
| 50 | 164.042 | 164 ft 0.504 in |
| 100 | 328.084 | 328 ft 1.01 in |
Values rounded to 6 significant digits. Type any other number in the converter at the top of the page.
How do you convert meters to feet and inches for height?
Multiply the decimal remainder of feet by 12 to get inches. For 1.80 m: 1.80 ÷ 0.3048 = 5.9055 ft; taking 0.9055 × 12 gives 10.87 inches, so 5 ft 10.9 in. The converter above writes any height in decimal feet and in feet and inches together.
How do you estimate meters in feet in your head?
Multiply by 3 and add 10% of that number. For 4 meters: 4 × 3 = 12, plus 1.2 = 13.2 feet; the exact value is 13.12 feet. The mental shortcut is within 0.6% of the exact NIST factor.
More questions about meters and feet
How many feet are in 1 meter?
1 meter is 3.28084 feet, or about 3 ft 3 3/8 in. The factor comes directly from the definition: 1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.
How many feet is 100 meters?
100 meters is 328.084 feet (328 ft 1 in), the standard straight track sprint distance.
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet is exactly 1.8288 meters. Use the feet to meters page to convert in the other direction.
Is 1 meter equal to 3 feet?
No. 1 meter is about 3.281 feet (3 feet and 3.37 inches). Three feet is exactly 1 yard (0.9144 meters), which is roughly 8.5 cm shorter than a meter.
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Sources and limits
- NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8
NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the SI, Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically (page updated August 18, 2025).
National Institute of Standards and Technology. Edition or effective date: . Text in force when checked on .
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