How to convert metres to feet
To convert metres to feet, multiply by 3.2808. One metre is about 3.2808 feet. The converter works both ways between metres and feet.
feet = metres × 3.2808
For example, 2 m × 3.2808 = 6.56 ft. One foot is exactly 0.3048 m.
Metres to Feet conversion table
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Worked examples
Convert 1.8 m to feet
1.8 × 3.2808 = 5.91 ft, i.e. about 5 ft 11 in.
Convert 10 m to feet
10 × 3.2808 = 32.81 ft.
Frequently asked questions
One metre is about 3.2808 feet, or 3 feet 3.37 inches.
Take the whole feet, then multiply the leftover decimal by 12 for the inches. 1.8 m = 5.91 ft = 5 ft 10.9 in.
Many countries use metres while others use feet for height, altitude and building dimensions, so conversion is often needed.