Meters to Feet Converter
Convert metres to feet and inches, or feet and inches back to metres.
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1 ft = 0.3048 m
About this calculator
One metre is about 3.28084 feet because the conversion has a repeating decimal. Results are rounded to four decimal places.
Worked example
calculated with the default values below
Value 1.8 · Direction ⇄ · Decimal places 4 · From Metres (m) · To Feet (ft) Result 5.9055 · Feet and inches 5 ft 10.9 in · In centimetres 180.00 cm
Method and assumptions
1 international foot = 0.3048 m. Only the displayed unit definitions are converted; rounding and measurement uncertainty are separate.
Data sources
Disclaimer
These calculators give general conversion results. Rounding and the precision of the value you enter both affect the output, so treat displayed decimals as indicative rather than exact.
Implementation source
This record describes the implementation used by this page. It is not independent validation. External references, when available, support only the stated formula or definition; estimates and custom rules retain their own assumptions.
Formula and variables
ft = m ÷ 0.3048; m = ft × 0.3048
- ft
- length in feet
- m
- length in metres
1 ft = 0.3048 m = 12 in. The feet-inches output splits total inches; cm = m × 100.
Frequently asked questions
Is the foot exact?
The international foot used here has been exactly 0.3048 metres since 1959, and an inch is one twelfth of it. The U.S. survey foot was slightly longer, but it was retired for new use on January 1, 2023; it remains relevant for historical and legacy records. Check which definition an old survey record uses before making a precise conversion.
Why twelve inches to a foot rather than ten?
The foot and the inch predate decimal measurement by centuries, and twelve divides evenly by two, three, four and six, which made it far more practical for construction and trade before decimal arithmetic was in common use. The same logic explains sixteen ounces to a pound and sixty minutes to an hour.
Which inputs and limits apply to Meters to Feet Converter?
Use the units shown beside each field. These are form limits, not recommended settings. Value: -1,000,000,000–1,000,000,000 1 international foot = 0.3048 m. Only the displayed unit definitions are converted; rounding and measurement uncertainty are separate.
What is a complete worked example for Value = 1.8; Direction = ⇄?
Inputs: Value = 1.8; Direction = ⇄; Decimal places = 4; From = Metres (m); To = Feet (ft). Calculation: ft = m ÷ 0.3048; m = ft × 0.3048. Results: Result = 5.9055 ft; Feet and inches = 5 ft 10.9 in; In centimetres = 180.00 cm.