Meters to Feet Converter

How to use this calculator

1. Enter the measurement in meters, including decimals for accuracy (for example, 2.75 m).
2. We convert the value to feet using the exact 0.3048 definition and update the result instantly.
3. Use the decimal feet value in your building plans, product specs, or project estimates.
4. If your plans require feet and inches, break the decimal feet into whole feet and inches after converting.
5. Optionally, double-check the value with the feet-to-meters calculator to confirm round‑trip consistency.

Inputs explained

Meters

Length in meters. You can enter whole numbers or decimals like 3.5 m. If you measured in centimeters, divide by 100 first (e.g., 250 cm = 2.5 m).

Feet

Length in decimal feet. For construction, you can turn the decimal into inches (0.25 ft ≈ 3 in, 0.5 ft = 6 in, 0.75 ft ≈ 9 in).

When to use it

• Converting metric architectural plans to feet so US-based contractors can quote or build from the drawings.
• Checking furniture, shelving, or appliance dimensions sold in meters against room measurements marked in feet.
• Estimating distances like cable runs, trench lengths, or fence lines when one vendor uses metric and another uses feet.
• Translating metric building codes or clearance requirements into feet for local jurisdiction reviews or internal standards.
• Helping DIYers, real‑estate professionals, and project managers bridge the gap between metric product catalogs and imperial job sites.

Tips & cautions

• For feet-and-inches plans, multiply the decimal part of the feet result by 12 to get inches (for example, 9.84 ft → 9 ft + 0.84 × 12 ≈ 10 in).
• Match the number of decimal places to your tolerance requirements—rough landscaping can be less precise than steel fabrication.
• If you measured in centimeters or millimeters on site, convert to meters first so you keep a clean, consistent workflow.
• Use the meters-to-feet and feet-to-meters calculators together as a sanity check when measurements really matter.
• When ordering cut materials (lumber, pipe, railing), round up slightly so installation adjustments and saw kerf are covered.
• Outputs decimal feet only—there is no automatic feet-and-inches formatting, so you must break decimals into inches yourself.
• Assumes non-negative values and standard Earth conditions; it is not designed for specialized scientific metrology edge cases.
• Rounding may differ from CAD/BIM settings or survey instruments, so align the number of decimals with the tools used on your project.
• Does not account for on-site measurement error, thermal expansion, or material tolerances; always add appropriate safety margins.

Worked examples

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FAQs

Is this the same as converting to yards?

Not exactly. This calculator converts meters directly to feet. Since 1 yard = 3 feet, you can divide the feet result by 3 if you also need yards for reference.

How do I turn decimal feet into feet and inches?

Take the decimal portion of the feet result and multiply by 12. For example, 9.84 ft → 0.84 × 12 ≈ 10.1 in, which you might round to 9 ft 10 in depending on your tolerance.

Is this accurate enough for engineering drawings?

Yes, the underlying math uses the exact 0.3048 definition of a foot. Just be sure to set decimal places and rounding to match your CAD or BIM standards.

Can I convert feet back to meters?

Yes. Use the feet to meters calculator on this site to reverse the conversion and confirm that your dimensions line up in both unit systems.

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