Productive ToolboxFeet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters and meters to feet, including height in feet and inches, with the formula and a conversion chart.
6 ft = 1.8288 m
6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m
Conversion chart
Height in feet and inches
5 ft 7 in = 1.702 m = 170.18 cm
(5 × 12 + 7) in × 0.0254 = 1.7018 m
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How to Convert Feet to Meters
The United States measures height, rooms and distances in feet, while most of the world uses meters. This converter works both ways and also turns a height in feet and inches into meters and centimeters.
m = ft × 0.3048
ft = m ÷ 0.3048 ≈ m × 3.28084
height: m = (ft × 12 + in) × 0.0254
Common Conversions
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 3 ft (1 yard) | 0.9144 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 1 mile (5,280 ft) | 1,609.344 m |
Height in feet and inches
| Height | Meters | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 1.524 m | 152.4 cm |
| 5 ft 4 in | 1.626 m | 162.56 cm |
| 5 ft 7 in | 1.702 m | 170.18 cm |
| 5 ft 10 in | 1.778 m | 177.8 cm |
| 6 ft 0 in | 1.829 m | 182.88 cm |
| 6 ft 2 in | 1.880 m | 187.96 cm |
How to Use This Converter
- 1Type feet or meters: Enter a value in either box; the other box converts as you type.
- 2Or enter a height: Use the feet and inches boxes to convert a height such as 5 ft 7 in to meters and centimeters.
- 3Check the steps: The working shows the multiplication by 0.3048 with your number.
- 4Copy the result: Copy the conversion to paste it into a form, plan or message.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Divide meters by 0.3048, or multiply by about 3.28084. For example, 2 m ÷ 0.3048 = 6.5617 ft.
How do I convert my height from feet and inches to meters?
Turn it into inches first (feet × 12 + inches), then multiply by 0.0254. 5 ft 7 in is 67 in, and 67 × 0.0254 = 1.702 m, or 170.18 cm.
Why is 1 foot exactly 0.3048 meters?
Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, the foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 m, so the conversion is exact, not rounded.
How many feet are in a mile?
5,280 feet, which is 1,609.344 meters.
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