How to convert meters to feet

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert meters to feet, with formulas, worked examples, and a free online calculator.

Meters and feet are the two most-used length units in the world. Meters are metric, used in science, engineering, and most countries. Feet are Imperial, used mainly in the United States for everyday measurements. One meter equals approximately 3.28084 feet, so to convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.28084. For example, 1.8 m × 3.28084 = 5.905 feet (about 5'11"). To convert feet to meters, divide by 3.28084 or multiply by 0.3048. The exact conversion is: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters.