Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet & inches to meters and centimeters
The Feet to Meters Converter converts in both directions — enter feet and inches to get meters, or enter meters to get feet and inches. It also shows the equivalent in centimeters.
The exact conversion is: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters (defined exactly by international agreement since 1959). Going the other way, 1 meter = 3.28084 feet.
This conversion is used constantly for:
- Height — People in the US and UK state height in feet and inches; the rest of the world uses centimeters and meters.
- Construction & real estate — Room sizes, ceiling heights, and lot sizes are quoted in different units depending on country.
- Sports — Athletics events use meters; American football field dimensions use yards and feet.
- Aviation — Altitude is measured in feet worldwide, even in countries that use the metric system.
Example
Convert 5 feet 11 inches to meters (a common adult male height).
Total inches = (5 × 12) + 11 = 71 inches. 71 × 0.0254 = 1.8034 m (180.34 cm).
Going the other way: convert 1.75 m to feet. 1.75 / 0.3048 = 5.741 feet = 5 ft 8.9 in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters is 1 foot?
1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly. This is the international definition established in 1959. For quick estimates, divide feet by 3.28 to get meters.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. For example, 6 feet × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters. If you have feet and inches, convert everything to decimal feet first: 6 ft 3 in = 6.25 ft. Then × 0.3048 = 1.905 m.
How tall is 5 feet 7 inches in meters?
5 ft 7 in = 67 total inches. 67 × 0.0254 = 1.7018 m (170.18 cm).
How tall is 6 feet in meters?
6 feet × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters (182.88 cm). Often rounded to 1.83 m.
How many feet is 1.8 meters?
1.8 / 0.3048 = 5.906 feet = 5 feet 10.9 inches. Often rounded to 5 ft 11 in.
How many feet is 1.7 meters?
1.7 / 0.3048 = 5.577 feet = 5 feet 6.9 inches — approximately 5 ft 7 in.
How tall is 170 cm in feet?
170 cm = 1.70 m. 1.70 / 0.3048 = 5.577 ft = 5 feet 6.9 inches — roughly 5 ft 7 in.
Why does aviation use feet instead of meters?
Altitude in aviation is universally measured in feet, even in countries that use the metric system, because the international standard (established in the 1940s–50s) was built around US/UK practices. Changing now would require a global overhaul of all avionics, charts, and training — so it persists by convention. Flight levels are also stated in feet (FL350 = 35,000 ft).
What is 5 foot 10 in meters?
5 ft 10 in = 70 inches. 70 × 0.0254 = 1.778 m (177.8 cm).
How many cm is 5 feet?
5 feet × 30.48 cm/ft = 152.4 cm. Each foot is 30.48 cm, and each inch is 2.54 cm.