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How do I convert meters to feet?

Short answer

Multiply the number of meters by 3.28084, since one meter is about 3.28084 feet. So 2 meters is about 6.56 feet and 10 meters is about 32.81 feet. A free converter returns the exact figure for any value instantly in your browser.

Where the factor comes from

A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so one meter equals 1 divided by 0.3048, which is about 3.28084 feet. The conversion is precise; the decimal you see is just that fixed ratio. To go the other way, multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters.

Quick reference

Common values: 1 meter is about 3.28 feet, 2 meters is about 6.56 feet, 5 meters is about 16.40 feet, and 10 meters is about 32.81 feet. For heights, 1.8 meters is about 5 feet 11 inches. Ceiling heights, swimming pools and hiking elevations all move between the two systems, which is where a converter earns its place, and a general length converter covers meters, feet, yards and more.

Step by step

  1. Enter the meters. Type the measurement in meters into the converter.
  2. Multiply by 3.28084. The tool applies the exact factor to get feet.
  3. Read the feet. Read the precise value, in decimal feet, instantly.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet is 2 meters?

About 6.56 feet, from 2 x 3.28084.

How do I convert feet back to meters?

Multiply feet by 0.3048, since a foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.

What is 1.8 meters in feet and inches?

About 5 feet 11 inches, from 1.8 x 3.28084 = 5.905 feet.

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