Meters to Feet Converter
Convert meters (m) to feet (ft) accurately, with a formula, worked example, and guidance on decimal feet.
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2 m × 3.280839895013123 ≈ 6.56168 ft
Understanding meters and feet
To convert meters to feet, divide by 0.3048. One meter is approximately 3.28084 feet.
What are meters (m)?
A meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, used for distances such as room widths, swimming pools, and running tracks.
What are feet (ft)?
A foot (ft) contains 12 inches and equals exactly 0.3048 m. A decimal number of feet can include part of a foot.
How to use this converter
- Enter the measured length in meters.
- Read the result in decimal feet.
- If needed, multiply the fractional part of the feet by 12 to find inches.
The conversion formula
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048
A worked example
A 2 m length is 2 ÷ 0.3048 = approximately 6.56168 ft, or 6.56 ft to two decimal places.
A metric floor plan may need comparison with furniture dimensions in feet. Convert all lengths to the same unit before deciding whether the furniture will fit.
Quick conversion table
Values are rounded for readability.
| meters (m) | feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.28084 |
| 5 | 16.404199 |
| 10 | 32.808399 |
| 25 | 82.020997 |
| 50 | 164.041995 |
| 100 | 328.08399 |
Common questions
Does 6.5 feet mean 6 feet 5 inches?
No. Half a foot is 6 inches, so 6.5 ft means 6 feet 6 inches.
Is a meter longer than a yard?
Yes. A yard is 0.9144 m, so a meter is about 3.37 inches longer.