Meters to Feet Converter
Enter any length in meters to get the equivalent in feet, the combined feet+inches format, and yards — all calculated instantly in your browser using the exact international conversion factor.
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) | Feet + Inches | cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.64 | 1 ft 7.69 in | 50 |
| 1 | 3.28 | 3 ft 3.37 in | 100 |
| 1.5 | 4.92 | 4 ft 11.06 in | 150 |
| 1.8 | 5.91 | 5 ft 10.87 in | 180 |
| 2 | 6.56 | 6 ft 6.74 in | 200 |
| 3 | 9.84 | 9 ft 10.11 in | 300 |
| 5 | 16.4 | 16 ft 4.85 in | 500 |
| 10 | 32.81 | 32 ft 9.70 in | 1,000 |
| 20 | 65.62 | 65 ft 7.40 in | 2,000 |
| 50 | 164.04 | 164 ft 0.50 in | 5,000 |
| 100 | 328.08 | 328 ft 1.01 in | 10,000 |
Hoe het werkt
Formule
feet = meters × 3.28084 For the feet + inches split: wholeFeet = floor(meters × 3.28084) remainingInches = (meters × 3.28084 − wholeFeet) × 12 Praktijkvoorbeeld
Converting 1.80 m (average adult height): 1.80 × 3.28084 = 5.905512 ft wholeFeet = 5 ft remainingInches = 0.905512 × 12 = 10.87 in Result: 5 ft 10.87 in ≈ 5 ft 11 in
Why the Metre-to-Foot Conversion Matters
The metre is the SI base unit for length and is used everywhere from road signs in Europe to scientific papers worldwide. The foot — part of the US Customary system — remains standard in the United States and in casual conversation in the UK. Any time you cross between these systems, you need an exact conversion.
The Exact Factor
By international agreement established in 1959, 1 foot = 0.3048 metres (exact, not an approximation). Inverting this gives:
1 metre = 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.280839895… feet
Rounded to 5 decimal places: 3.28084 ft. At this precision, the error is less than 1 mm per 100 m.
Reading the Feet + Inches Result
People rarely say “5.906 feet” — they say “5 foot 11” or “5’11"". The conversion to feet-and-inches works in two steps:
- Whole feet:
floor(5.906) = 5 - Remaining inches:
0.906 × 12 = 10.87, which rounds to 11 inches
So 1.80 m ≈ 5 ft 11 in colloquially.
Common Reference Points
| Situation | Metres | Feet + Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Doorway height (standard) | 2.03 m | 6 ft 8 in |
| Average woman’s height (global) | 1.61 m | 5 ft 3.5 in |
| Average man’s height (global) | 1.75 m | 5 ft 9 in |
| Swimming pool lane | 50 m | 164 ft 0.6 in |
| Statue of Liberty (torch to ground) | 93 m | 305 ft 1.1 in |
Common Mistakes
- Mixing up yards and metres: 1 metre ≈ 1.09 yards, not 1 yard. A 100 m race is 109 yards, not 100.
- Rounding too aggressively: For construction drawings, always carry at least 3 decimal inches.
- Forgetting the remainder: 2.5 m is not “8 feet” — it’s 8 ft 2.4 in. Losing the inches can cause material shortages in renovation.
Using This Converter for Height
Height conversions are the most searched use case. The table below covers common heights in both systems:
| cm | ft + in |
|---|---|
| 155 cm | 5 ft 1.0 in |
| 160 cm | 5 ft 3.0 in |
| 165 cm | 5 ft 5.0 in |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 7.0 in |
| 175 cm | 5 ft 8.9 in |
| 180 cm | 5 ft 10.9 in |
| 185 cm | 6 ft 0.9 in |
| 190 cm | 6 ft 2.8 in |
For heights, divide cm by 100 to get metres first, then apply the converter.
Veelgestelde vragen
How many feet is 1 metre?
1 metre = 3.28084 feet (exactly 3 ft 3.370 in). The conversion factor is defined by international agreement: 1 foot = 0.3048 m exactly.
How many feet is 5 metres?
5 m = 16.4042 ft = 16 ft 4.85 in. Multiply any metre value by 3.28084 to get feet.
Is 2 meters taller than 6 feet?
Yes. 2 m = 6.562 ft (6 ft 6.74 in), which is taller than exactly 6 ft (1.8288 m). A person who is 2 m tall is about 6'7".
How do I convert feet back to meters?
Divide feet by 3.28084, or multiply by 0.3048. Example: 6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m.
What is 100 metres in feet?
100 m = 328.084 ft. This is how long an Olympic sprint track is — 100 m corresponds to about 109 yards, which is slightly more than an American football field (100 yards).
Does the converter work for kilometres to miles?
This tool converts metres to feet only. Use our length unit converter for km-to-miles and other unit pairs.