How to convert metres to feet
Multiply by 3.28084 and optionally round the inches.
1
Enter metres
Use the metric measurement, including centimetres as a decimal.
2
Choose precision
Nearest inch is usual for height; decimal inches is better for fitting.
3
Read feet and inches
The calculator splits the rounded total into feet and remaining inches.
What does this tool do?
One metre is 3.28084 feet, or 39.3701 inches. Height is often written as feet and inches, so this converter offers decimal feet and a rounded feet-and-inches result.
The Formula
Feet = metres × 3.28084; inches = metres × 39.3701Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1.75 m in feet and inches?
1.75 × 3.28084 = 5.74 ft, which is 5 ft 8.9 in.
Why is the feet-and-inches figure rounded?
Feet and inches are usually written to the nearest inch or half inch, so the converter rounds the total inches before splitting them.