Meters to Feet Converter
1 meter = 3.28084 feet
The conversion from meters to feet bridges two measurement traditions in distance and dimension measurement. The foot has been used since ancient civilizations and was based on the length of a human foot. Knowing that 1 m equals 3.28084 ft is useful for building construction, human height measurement, and aviation altitude.
Did you know? Did you know? The meter is commonly used for general distance measurement, construction, athletics, and scientific research. Commercial aircraft cruise at about 35,000 feet - and knowing the conversion between these two units makes working across measurement systems effortless.
Conversion Formula
feet = meters x 3.28084
To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.28084. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so 1 meter divided by 0.3048 gives 3.28084 feet.
Meters to Feet Table
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.28084 |
| 1.5 | 4.92126 |
| 1.7 | 5.57743 |
| 1.8 | 5.90551 |
| 2 | 6.56168 |
| 3 | 9.84252 |
| 5 | 16.4042 |
| 10 | 32.8084 |
| 50 | 164.042 |
| 100 | 328.084 |
About Meters to Feet
The meter-to-feet conversion is critical for height measurements, building specifications, and sports. If you're 1.80 meters tall, that's 5 feet 10.87 inches - just shy of 5'11". A person who is 1.70 m stands at 5 feet 6.93 inches.
In architecture and real estate, this conversion appears constantly when comparing international property listings. A room that measures 4 x 5 meters translates to about 13.1 x 16.4 feet. The ceiling height standard of 2.4 meters in many European countries equals roughly 7 feet 10.5 inches.
Mount Everest rises 8,849 meters, which is 29,032 feet above sea level. The Eiffel Tower stands 330 meters or 1,083 feet tall. A basketball hoop is set at 3.048 meters, which is exactly 10 feet.
Swimming pools also use this conversion frequently. An Olympic pool is 50 meters long (164 feet), while a standard US short-course pool is 25 yards (22.86 meters or 75 feet).
For a quick mental conversion, multiply meters by 3.3 to get an approximate feet value. So 10 meters is about 33 feet, and 30 meters is roughly 100 feet. This is accurate within 1%, which is good enough for everyday estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is 1.80 meters in feet?
1.80 meters equals 5.905 feet, which is 5 feet 10.87 inches. This is a very common height for men in many countries.
How many feet are in 1 meter?
1 meter equals 3.28084 feet. For reference, a meter is about 3 feet 3.37 inches.
How do I convert meters to feet and inches?
Multiply the meter value by 3.28084 to get total feet. Take the decimal part and multiply it by 12 to get inches. For example, 1.75 m = 5.741 ft = 5 feet and 0.741 x 12 = 8.9 inches, so 5'8.9".
What is the height of a door in meters and feet?
A standard interior door is typically 2.032 meters (6 feet 8 inches) tall. Exterior doors may be 2.134 meters (7 feet).