The short answer
- 1 m ≈ 3.28084 ft
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
Worked example1.75 m ÷ 0.3048 = 5.74147 ft
UNIT CONVERSION
← Length converterMetres to feet
To convert metres to feet, divide the number of metres by 0.3048.
What the units mean
Metre. The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Foot. The foot is exactly 0.3048 metres, or 12 inches. Three feet make a yard.
Metres to feet table
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | ft and in |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.64042 | 1 ft 7.7 in |
| 1 | 3.28084 | 3 ft 3.4 in |
| 2 | 6.56168 | 6 ft 6.7 in |
| 3 | 9.84252 | 9 ft 10.1 in |
| 4 | 13.12336 | 13 ft 1.5 in |
| 5 | 16.4042 | 16 ft 4.9 in |
| 6 | 19.68504 | 19 ft 8.2 in |
| 7 | 22.96588 | 22 ft 11.6 in |
| 8 | 26.24672 | 26 ft 3 in |
| 9 | 29.52756 | 29 ft 6.3 in |
| 10 | 32.8084 | 32 ft 9.7 in |
| 12 | 39.37008 | 39 ft 4.4 in |
| 15 | 49.2126 | 49 ft 2.6 in |
| 20 | 65.6168 | 65 ft 7.4 in |
| 25 | 82.021 | 82 ft 0.3 in |
| 30 | 98.4252 | 98 ft 5.1 in |
| 40 | 131.2336 | 131 ft 2.8 in |
| 50 | 164.042 | 164 ft 0.5 in |
| 60 | 196.8504 | 196 ft 10.2 in |
| 70 | 229.6588 | 229 ft 7.9 in |
| 75 | 246.063 | 246 ft 0.8 in |
| 80 | 262.4672 | 262 ft 5.6 in |
| 90 | 295.2756 | 295 ft 3.3 in |
| 100 | 328.084 | 328 ft 1 in |
| 150 | 492.126 | 492 ft 1.5 in |
| 200 | 656.168 | 656 ft 2 in |
| 250 | 820.21 | 820 ft 2.5 in |
| 500 | 1,640.42 | 1,640 ft 5 in |
| 1,000 | 3,280.84 | 3,280 ft 10.1 in |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert metres to feet?
Divide the number of metres by 0.3048. For example, 1.75 m ÷ 0.3048 = 5.74147 ft.
How many feet are in one metre?
One metre is about 3.28084 feet.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact legal definitions, so the factor is exact. Values on this page are rounded to 7 significant figures.