How to convert Meters to feet
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048
Divide the number of meters by 0.3048. This uses the exact definition of the international foot. Multiplying by 3.28084 gives a convenient estimate, but the converter uses the unrounded relationship.
Worked examples
1.75 m ≈ 5.741469816 ft
1.75 ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 5.741469816
A height of 1.75 meters is about 5.74147 decimal feet. For a height-style reading, choose Feet + inches on the destination side.
3 m ≈ 9.842519685 ft
3 ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 9.842519685
A 3-meter room dimension is about 9.84252 feet; round only after calculating the full measurement.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one meter?
One meter is approximately 3.280839895 feet. That decimal is rounded; the exact relationship is one foot = 0.3048 meters.
Does 5.5 feet mean 5 feet 5 inches?
No. The decimal part is a fraction of a foot: 0.5 × 12 = 6 inches, so 5.5 feet means 5 feet 6 inches. Use the mixed measurement format to avoid this confusion.