Convert Meters to Feet

Convert metres to feet and inches.

Direction

Value in metre (m)

Decimal places

1.75 m in foot

5.7415 ft

Conversion factor

1 m = 3.2808399 ft

Reverse factor

1 ft = 0.3048 m

Also written as

5 ft 8.9 in

ft = m × 3.2808399 — 1.75 × 3.2808399 = 5.7415

Quick reference table.
m	ft
0.5	1.6404
1	3.2808
2	6.5617
3	9.8425
4	13.1234
5	16.4042
10	32.8084
15	49.2126
20	65.6168
25	82.021
30	98.4252
40	131.2336
50	164.042
75	246.063
100	328.084
150	492.126
200	656.168
500	1,640.4199
1000	3,280.8399

What does Meters to Feet Converter do?

Convert metres to feet with the result available as a decimal or as feet and inches, which is how heights and room dimensions are actually spoken in imperial countries.

How to Use Meters to Feet Converter

1
Enter a value in metresDecimals are fine.
2
Read the feetDecimal and feet-plus-inches.
3
Check the tableFor common conversions.

Key Features

Exact conversion: 1 m = 3.280839895 ft
Result as decimal feet or as feet and inches
Inches shown to the nearest fraction as well as decimal
Reference table for common heights and distances
Two-way conversion built in

Frequently Asked Questions

How many feet is 1 metre?

3.28084 feet, or 3 feet 3.37 inches. The reciprocal of the exact 0.3048 definition.

How tall is 1.75 m in feet?

5 feet 8.9 inches, or 5.74 decimal feet. The feet-and-inches output is the form people actually use for height.

Why is decimal feet less useful for height?

Because nobody says "five point seven four feet". Decimal feet appear in surveying and engineering; everyday conversation uses feet and inches, so both are shown.