Meters to Feet Converter

About Length Conversion

Converting meters to feet? You've come to the right place. This converter handles the flip side of the feet-to-meters conversion—turning metric measurements into the imperial units still used in the US and a few other places.

Meters are the standard pretty much everywhere except the United States. The metric system makes sense: everything's based on multiples of 10. One meter is 100 centimeters, 1000 millimeters. Simple and clean. It came out of the French Revolution when they wanted a universal measurement system based on something constant—originally the Earth itself, now defined using the speed of light.

Feet, on the other hand, are part of the older imperial system. One foot equals 12 inches, which is exactly 0.3048 meters. The math isn't as clean—you multiply meters by about 3.28 to get feet. Or more precisely, multiply by 3.28084. Doing that conversion in your head? Good luck.

So when would you need to convert meters to feet? More often than you'd think. If you're from a country that uses metric and you're working on a project for the US market, you'll need to convert. Or maybe you're traveling and trying to understand measurements in a place that still uses imperial units.

Architects and builders working internationally run into this constantly. Building codes in the US require measurements in feet and inches, but if you're designing something based on metric plans, you'll need to convert everything. A room that's 4 meters wide becomes about 13 feet 1.5 inches. A ceiling height of 2.7 meters is roughly 8 feet 10 inches. Getting these conversions right is crucial for construction projects.

Sports measurements are another common place you'll see this. Track and field uses meters worldwide, but if you're watching American coverage or trying to understand records in terms you're familiar with, conversions help. A 100-meter race? That's 328 feet. A high jump clearing 2.45 meters is about 8 feet 0.5 inches—impressive when you think about it in feet.

Real estate gets interesting too. Most countries list property sizes in square meters, but the US uses square feet. An apartment that's 80 square meters is about 861 square feet. Understanding both measurements helps if you're comparing listings or working with international clients.

DIY projects and home improvement often involve this conversion. European furniture companies list dimensions in centimeters and meters. That bookshelf might be 180 cm tall—is that going to fit under your 6-foot ceiling? (180 cm is 1.8 meters, which converts to about 5 feet 11 inches—yes, it'll fit with an inch to spare.)

Travelers encounter this when reading signs or understanding local measurements. Road signs showing height restrictions in meters need converting if you're driving a tall vehicle and thinking in feet. A bridge clearance of 4.5 meters is about 14 feet 9 inches—important to know if you're in an RV or truck.

Science and engineering projects frequently need these conversions. Equipment specifications might be in meters, but if you're working with US-based contractors or following American standards, everything needs to be in feet. Technical drawings get converted, material specs get converted, calculations get converted.

Even everyday things like height measurements come up. People's heights are often given in meters in metric countries (like 1.75 meters), but Americans think in feet and inches (that's about 5 feet 9 inches). If you're filling out forms or describing someone's height, knowing how to convert helps.

This converter takes meters and gives you feet and inches, decimal feet, or total inches—whatever format you need. You can input decimal meters (like 2.5 meters) or meters with centimeters (like 2 meters 50 centimeters). No more trying to multiply by 3.28 in your head or pulling out a calculator.

The tool works offline, so you can use it anywhere without internet. Job sites, workshops, wherever you need quick conversions. It's free, no sign-up required, and doesn't clutter your screen with ads. Just simple, accurate conversions when you need them.

Features

• Two input modes:
  • Decimal meters
  • Meters and centimeters
• Multiple output units:
  • Feet and inches
  • Decimal feet
  • Total inches
• Real-time conversion
• High precision results
• Mobile-friendly interface
• No registration required

How to Use

1. Choose input mode:
   • Decimal meters (e.g., 1.5 meters)
   • Meters and centimeters (e.g., 1 meter 50 centimeters)
2. Enter your measurement
3. Get instant conversion results
4. View multiple imperial units

Understanding Length Units

Metric Units

• Meter (m): Basic unit of length
• Centimeter (cm): 1/100 of a meter
• Common worldwide
• Scientific standard

Imperial Units

• Foot (ft): Basic unit of length
• Inch (in): 1/12 of a foot
• Common in US/UK
• Construction standard

Common Applications

Construction

• Building plans
• Material measurements
• Room dimensions
• Ceiling heights

Engineering

• Technical drawings
• Specifications
• Calculations
• Conversions

Home Improvement

• Room sizes
• Furniture dimensions
• Storage space
• DIY projects

Why Use Our Converter

• Instant conversion
• Multiple units
• High accuracy
• Clean interface
• Works offline
• Free to use
• No ads or popups