Meters to Feet and Inches Converter
Convert meters to decimal feet, feet and inches, fractional inches, total inches, yards, centimeters, and millimeters.
Last updated: July 2026
Converted length
Conversion formulas
Feet = meters ÷ 0.3048
Total inches = meters ÷ 0.0254
Yards = meters ÷ 0.9144
The international-foot relationship is exact. Only displayed results are rounded.
What this meters-to-feet converter tells you
Convert a non-negative length in meters into decimal feet, practical feet-and-inches measurements, total inches, yards, centimeters, and millimeters. Decimal and fractional results describe the same measurement using different display rounding.
The meters-to-feet conversion formula
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, so feet equal meters divided by 0.3048. The converter uses this exact definition internally rather than a shortened approximation such as 3.28 feet per meter.
How to convert meters to feet and inches
First calculate decimal feet. Keep the whole-foot portion, then multiply the remaining fraction of a foot by 12 to find inches. If displayed inch rounding reaches 12, it is carried into the next foot.
Decimal inches versus fractional inches
Decimal inches preserve the selected number of decimal places. Fractional inches round the remainder to a practical denominator from a whole inch through 1/64 inch, then reduce the fraction to lowest terms.
Why fractional-inch results can vary
A coarser denominator rounds to larger increments, so the nearest whole inch can differ more from the underlying measurement than the nearest 1/16 or 1/64 inch. Construction and manufacturing work may require project-specific tolerances; use the decimal result when greater precision is required.
Worked examples
1 meter
One meter is approximately 3.280839895 feet, or 3 feet 3.37007874 inches. Rounded to the nearest 1/16 inch, it is 3 feet 3 3/8 inches. It also equals approximately 39.37007874 inches, 1.093613298 yards, exactly 100 centimeters, and 1,000 millimeters.
1.8 meters
1.8 meters is approximately 5.905511811 feet, or 5 feet 10.86614173 inches. Rounded to the nearest 1/16 inch, it is 5 feet 10 7/8 inches. It is approximately 70.86614173 total inches and 1.968503937 yards, plus exactly 180 centimeters or 1,800 millimeters.
0.3048 meters
Because 0.3048 meters defines one international foot, the result is exactly 1 foot, 12 inches, approximately 0.333333 yards, 30.48 centimeters, and 304.8 millimeters.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one meter?
One meter is approximately 3.280839895 international feet.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Divide meters by the exact international-foot definition of 0.3048 meters per foot.
How do I convert meters to feet and inches?
Keep the whole feet from the decimal result, then multiply the remaining fraction by 12 to obtain inches.
What is 1.8 meters in feet and inches?
It is approximately 5 feet 10.8661 inches, or 5 feet 10 7/8 inches at the nearest 1/16 inch.
Why does the fractional-inch result differ from the decimal result?
The fraction is rounded to the selected increment. Both are representations of the same full-precision internal measurement.
How are fractions such as 7/8 inch calculated?
The inch remainder is rounded to the selected denominator and reduced using the greatest common divisor. For example, 14/16 reduces to 7/8.
Is 3.28 feet exactly one meter?
No. It is a shortened approximation. This converter uses the exact relationship of 1 foot = 0.3048 meters.
How many inches are in one meter?
One meter is approximately 39.37007874 inches, based on the exact definition of 0.0254 meters per inch.
What is the difference between an international foot and the old U.S. survey foot?
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. The former U.S. survey foot used a slightly different definition. This converter uses only the international foot.
Can I use this converter for height, room size, fabric, construction, or shipping?
Yes, for unit conversion. Construction, manufacturing, and shipping tasks can apply their own measurement tolerances or rounding requirements.
Does the converter round the underlying calculation?
No. Internal calculations retain full floating-point precision; only the displayed decimal and fractional measurements are rounded.