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Metres are the metric unit of length; feet the imperial one. Heights, room sizes, altitudes and building plans all cross between them, so this converter turns metres into feet and back with a single fixed factor.
How is it calculated?
The conversion factor
1 metre = 3.280840 feet (and 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
| To convert | Do this |
|---|---|
| m → ft | multiply by 3.280840 |
| ft → m | multiply by 0.3048 |
Common values
| Metres | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56 ft |
| 10 m | 32.81 ft |
| 100 m | 328.08 ft |
Worked example
A 1.8 m height is 1.8 × 3.28084 = 5.91 feet, or about 5 feet 11 inches. A 10-foot ceiling is 10 × 0.3048 = 3.05 m.
FAQ
How many feet is 1 metre?+
One metre is 3.28084 feet — about 3 feet 3.4 inches. Multiply metres by 3.28084 to get feet.
How do I convert metres to feet?+
Multiply the metre value by 3.28084. For example, 5 m × 3.28084 = 16.4 feet.
How do I convert feet to metres?+
Multiply the feet value by 0.3048, since a foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 m. So 20 ft = 6.096 m.
What is 2 metres in feet?+
2 metres is 6.56 feet, roughly 6 feet 7 inches.
How many metres in 100 feet?+
100 feet is 30.48 metres, because one foot is exactly 0.3048 m.