Metres to Feet Converter
Convert metres to feet — one metre is 3.2808 feet, or 3 feet 3⅜ inches. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One metre is 3.2808 feet — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the metres to feet converter works
Every length is converted through the metre, the SI base unit of length. The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 mm since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, so a foot is exactly 0.3048 m, a yard 0.9144 m and a statute mile 1,609.344 m. The nautical mile is 1,852 m by international definition.
The UK is metric for most trade and science but keeps miles, pints, stone and mpg (with the imperial gallon) in daily life.
Common length conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft | metre to feet |
| 1.5 m | 4.9213 ft | metres to feet |
| 1.8 m | 5.9055 ft | metres to feet |
| 2 m | 6.5617 ft | metres to feet |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft | metres to feet |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft | metres to feet |
| 20 m | 65.6168 ft | metres to feet |
| 50 m | 164.042 ft | metres to feet |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft | metres to feet |
| 200 m | 656.168 ft | metres to feet |
| 500 m | 1,640.4199 ft | metres to feet |
| 1,000 m | 3,280.8399 ft | metres to feet |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in metres |
|---|---|---|
| millimetre | mm | 0.001 metre |
| centimetre | cm | 0.01 metre |
| metre | m | 1 metre |
| kilometre | km | 1,000 metre |
| inch | in | 0.0254 metre |
| foot | ft | 0.3048 metre |
| yard | yd | 0.9144 metre |
| mile | mi | 1,609.344 metre |
| nautical mile | nmi | 1,852 metre |
FAQFrequently asked questions about length conversion
How many feet is 1 metre?
3.2808 feet, which is 3 feet and about 3.37 inches.
How tall is 1.8 m in feet?
5.906 feet — 5 feet 10.9 inches.
What is 100 m in feet?
328.08 feet. A 100 m sprint is a little longer than 109 yards.
How do I estimate metres to feet?
Multiply by 3 and add 10%: 20 m is about 66 feet, and exactly 65.6.
Is a metre longer than a yard?
Yes — a metre is 1.0936 yards, about 3.4 inches longer.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Physical Laboratory (NPL) — United Kingdom's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.