Metres to feet●
From metric measurements to feet. A clear answer for height, rooms and everyday dimensions.
Length
Use a decimal point (2.54), scientific notation (1e3), or feet + inches (5 ft 11 in).
Feet + inches detected. The source unit is set to feet. Swap converts the value to the other unit.
Fractional results are rounded to the nearest 1/16 inch.
Try a value
Pick an example to startThe formula
feet = metres ÷ 0.3048
One international foot is exactly 0.3048 metres. Divide metres by 0.3048 to get feet; the familiar multiplier 3.28084 is rounded.
A worked example
For 1.8 m, divide 1.8 by 0.3048. The result is approximately 5.905512 feet, expressed as decimal feet.
1.8 ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 5.905512 ft
Quick reference
Reference values are rounded to 6 decimal places. Use the converter above for other values or precision.
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.328084 |
| 0.3048 | 1 |
| 0.5 | 1.64042 |
| 1 | 3.28084 |
| 1.5 | 4.92126 |
| 1.8 | 5.905512 |
| 2 | 6.56168 |
| 3 | 9.84252 |
| 10 | 32.808399 |
All equivalent units
The same value, in every supported unit.
Length conversions
Decimal feet, without confusion.
Use metres to feet for heights, room measurements and other lengths. By default, results use decimal feet: 5.5 ft means 5 feet and 6 inches. Choose Feet + inches in Precision to see the mixed format, rounded to 1/16 inch. The international foot is used.
Calculation details & precision
Length conversions use metres as the base unit. The international inch is exactly 0.0254 m; a foot is 12 inches, an international mile is 1,609.344 m, and an international nautical mile is 1,852 m.
Automatic displays up to 12 significant digits. Choose 2, 4 or 6 decimal places in Precision for a shorter result. Displayed results are rounded; very large or small values use scientific notation.
Common questions
Are meters and metres the same unit?
Yes. “Metre” is the British English spelling and “meter” is the American English spelling of the same SI unit of length.
How do I read the decimal part as inches?
Multiply the fractional part of the feet value by 12. For example, 5.5 ft has a fractional part of 0.5, which equals 6 inches.