Meters to feet
Common values
| From (m) | To (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.000 |
| 0.2 | 0.656 |
| 0.4 | 1.312 |
| 0.6 | 1.969 |
| 0.8 | 2.625 |
| 1 | 3.281 |
| 1.2 | 3.937 |
| 1.4 | 4.593 |
| 1.6 | 5.249 |
| 1.8 | 5.906 |
| 2 | 6.562 |
One meter equals exactly 3.28084 feet (or 3 feet 3.37 inches). Multiply your meter value by 3.281 to convert to feet.
Formula: feet = meters × 3.28084
- 1.8 m = 5.91 ft ≈ 5 ft 11 in
- 100 m = 328.1 ft (length of an American football field is 91.4 m)
- 10 m = 32.81 ft (roughly 3-story building)
- 1,000 m = 3,281 ft (about 0.621 miles)
Architects, construction workers, and engineers in the US frequently convert meters to feet when reading international building codes or specifications. Swimming pool depths are often given in meters internationally but feet in the US. Rock climbers and mountaineers use meters for international routes but feet for US peaks (Mount Whitney: 4,421 m = 14,505 ft).
US building codes and construction use feet and inches. Olympic swimming pools are 50 meters (164 ft). The US still measures road distances in miles and feet, unlike virtually all other countries. US aviation uses feet for altitude worldwide — an international standard that originated from US influence.
Frequently asked questions
- How many feet is 2 meters?
- 2 meters = 6.56 feet (6 ft 6.7 in).
- What is 5 meters in feet?
- 5 meters = 16.4 feet.
- How tall is 1.75 meters in feet?
- 1.75 meters = 5 feet 8.9 inches.
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