Meters to Feet Converter

Turn meters into feet for dimensions, layouts, and everyday measurement checks.

Enter the length in meters.

Feet

6.5617

Meters2
Conversion factor1 m = 3.28084 ft

How to use this meters to feet converter

  1. Enter meters

    Type the length into the Meters field.

  2. Read the result

    The equivalent value in Feet appears instantly.

  3. Convert the decimal to inches

    Multiply the decimal part of the feet result by 12 to get the remaining inches.

Methodology

How this meters to feet converter works

This page converts meters into feet using the exact international foot definition. It is useful for height, architecture, field measurements, and everyday comparisons between metric and imperial systems.

Formula
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048
meters The metric length you enter
0.3048 Exact meters in one international foot
Example

2 meters ÷ 0.3048 = 6.56 feet.

A 100-meter running track is 100 ÷ 0.3048 = 328.08 feet — useful when comparing athletic distances in imperial terms.

Assumptions
  • The page uses the international foot.
  • The conversion is linear and exact apart from display rounding.
  • The answer is given in feet rather than feet-and-inches notation.
Notes
  • This is useful for layout work, height comparisons, and product dimensions.
  • If you need feet and inches format, convert the decimal remainder separately.
  • Meters and feet both measure linear distance, so the conversion is straightforward.
Sources
  1. International yard-and-pound agreement

Meters to feet for everyday comparisons

Meters are the SI unit for length and the global default for height, building dimensions, and scientific measurement. Feet remain common in the United States, the United Kingdom (for height), and aviation (altitude is reported in feet worldwide). The conversion factor 1 foot = 0.3048 meters is exact, so dividing meters by 0.3048 introduces no rounding. If you need feet-and-inches notation, take the decimal remainder, multiply by 12, and round to the nearest inch.

Meters to feet converter FAQs

How many feet are in 1 meter?

About 3.28084 feet.

Can I use this for building dimensions?

Yes, as long as you are converting linear dimensions and not areas or volumes.

Why does the answer include decimals?

Because one meter is not a whole number of feet.

Written by Jan Křenek Founder and lead developer
Reviewed by DigitSum Methodology Review Formula verification and QA
Last updated Mar 11, 2026

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