Metres to feet (m to ft)
Convert metres to feet (divide by 0.3048), with a table from 1 m to 1000 m.
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Feet = metres ÷ 0.3048, which is metres × 3.2808399. The Burj Khalifa's 828 m is 2716.5 ft; a 100 m sprint is 328.08 ft; a 3 m diving board is 9.84 ft.
Use it when reading specifications written in metres (boat lengths, ceiling heights, cable runs) for an audience that thinks in feet. For a person's height, convert to feet and inches with the feet-and-inches page, since 1.75 m is 5.74 ft, which is 5 ft 8.9 in rather than 5 ft 7 in.
How to use it
- Type the value in the first box; the converted value appears in the second box as you type.
- Or type in the second box to convert the other way.
- Use the Decimals menu to round, and the quick-reference table for common values.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a metre?
3.28084 ft (3 ft 3.37 in).
How do I convert metres to feet and inches?
Multiply by 3.28084 for feet, then multiply the decimal part by 12 for inches: 1.8 m = 5.905 ft = 5 ft 10.9 in.
Why is 1.75 m not 5 ft 7.5 in?
Decimal feet are not inches: 5.74 ft means 5 ft plus 0.74 × 12 = 8.9 in. Mixing the two is a common mistake.
Is the factor exact?
The foot is exactly 0.3048 m, so dividing by 0.3048 is exact; 3.28084 is that reciprocal rounded to 6 significant digits.
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