How to convert metres to feet
One metre equals 3.2808 feet, so multiply the number of metres by 3.2808:
ft = m × 3.2808
m = ft ÷ 3.2808 (1 ft = 0.3048 m)
Example: 1.5 m → 1.5 × 3.2808 = 4.9213 ft.
Going the other way, divide by 3.2808, or multiply by 0.3048; the feet to metres converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Metres | Feet | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m | 4.9213 ft | a short adult |
| 1.75 m | 5.7415 ft | an average adult man in many countries |
| 2.4 m | 7.874 ft | a typical ceiling height |
| 3 m | 9.8425 ft | one storey of a building, roughly |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft | a diving board platform |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft | a 100 m sprint |
When you need this conversion
Metres are used for height, room dimensions and distances in most of the world, while feet are still standard in the US and in aviation (altitude is given in feet almost everywhere). For human height, feet and inches are often combined: 1.75 m is 5 ft 8.9 in.
Metre to foot conversion table
| m | ft | m | ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft | 16 m | 52.4934 ft |
| 2 m | 6.5617 ft | 17 m | 55.7743 ft |
| 3 m | 9.8425 ft | 18 m | 59.0551 ft |
| 4 m | 13.1234 ft | 19 m | 62.336 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft | 20 m | 65.6168 ft |
| 6 m | 19.685 ft | 21 m | 68.8976 ft |
| 7 m | 22.9659 ft | 22 m | 72.1785 ft |
| 8 m | 26.2467 ft | 23 m | 75.4593 ft |
| 9 m | 29.5276 ft | 24 m | 78.7402 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft | 25 m | 82.021 ft |
| 11 m | 36.0892 ft | 26 m | 85.3018 ft |
| 12 m | 39.3701 ft | 27 m | 88.5827 ft |
| 13 m | 42.6509 ft | 28 m | 91.8635 ft |
| 14 m | 45.9318 ft | 29 m | 95.1444 ft |
| 15 m | 49.2126 ft | 30 m | 98.4252 ft |
About the units
- Metre (m): the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
- Foot (ft): 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 metres.
Both are units of length. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one metre?
One metre is 3.2808 feet. One foot is 0.3048 metres.
How do I convert metres to feet?
Multiply the value in metres by 3.2808. To go back, divide by 3.2808.
What is 1.5 m in feet?
1.5 m = 4.9213 ft.
What is 1.75 m in feet?
1.75 m = 5.7415 ft.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.