Feet to Meters Converter
By Santaji GadepatilinUpdated October 27, 2026
Feet are used for heights, altitudes and building dimensions in the US and UK, while metres are the international standard. One foot is exactly 0.3048 m. This free feet to meters converter converts instantly in both directions and includes a quick reference table.
How to use the feet to meters converter
Type a value in feet or metres and the rest update instantly. For a height like 5 ft 9 in, type it in inches (69) or as decimal feet (5.75).
Feet to meters formula
metres = feet × 0.3048 feet = metres ÷ 0.3048
Example: 6 ft = 6 × 0.3048 = 1.829 m (182.9 cm). A ceiling height of 2.7 m is 2.7 ÷ 0.3048 = 8.86 ft.
Conversion table
| Feet | Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| Height (inches) | Height (cm) |
|---|---|
| 60 in | 152.4 cm |
| 63 in | 160.02 cm |
| 66 in | 167.64 cm |
| 69 in | 175.26 cm |
| 72 in | 182.88 cm |
| 75 in | 190.5 cm |
Heights in feet and inches
| Height | cm |
|---|---|
| 5′ 0″ | 152.4 |
| 5′ 4″ | 162.6 |
| 5′ 8″ | 172.7 |
| 6′ 0″ | 182.9 |
| 6′ 4″ | 193.0 |
Feet to metres chart
| Feet | Metres | Feet | Metres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.305 | 12 | 3.658 |
| 2 | 0.61 | 15 | 4.572 |
| 3 | 0.914 | 20 | 6.096 |
| 4 | 1.219 | 25 | 7.62 |
| 5 | 1.524 | 30 | 9.144 |
| 6 | 1.829 | 40 | 12.192 |
| 7 | 2.134 | 50 | 15.24 |
| 8 | 2.438 | 75 | 22.86 |
| 9 | 2.743 | 100 | 30.48 |
| 10 | 3.048 | 1,000 | 304.8 |
Height chart: feet and inches to cm
| Height | cm | Height | cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4′10″ | 147.3 | 5′8″ | 172.7 |
| 4′11″ | 149.9 | 5′9″ | 175.3 |
| 5′0″ | 152.4 | 5′10″ | 177.8 |
| 5′1″ | 154.9 | 5′11″ | 180.3 |
| 5′2″ | 157.5 | 6′0″ | 182.9 |
| 5′3″ | 160.0 | 6′1″ | 185.4 |
| 5′4″ | 162.6 | 6′2″ | 188.0 |
| 5′5″ | 165.1 | 6′3″ | 190.5 |
| 5′6″ | 167.6 | 6′4″ | 193.0 |
| 5′7″ | 170.2 | 6′5″ | 195.6 |
Metres to feet
Multiply metres by 3.2808 to get feet. 1.75 m = 5.74 ft. To split into feet and inches: 0.74 ft × 12 = 8.9 in, so 5 ft 9 in.
Altitude and building heights
| Example | Feet | Metres |
|---|---|---|
| One storey of a house | about 10 | about 3 |
| Typical cruising altitude | 35,000 | 10,668 |
| Mount Everest | 29,032 | 8,849 |
Aviation uses feet for altitude almost everywhere, while most maps use metres.
Square feet are different
For areas, 1 m² = 10.764 ft² — not 3.28. Use the square feet to square metres converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres is 1 foot?
Exactly 0.3048 metres.
How tall is 1.75 m in feet?
1.75 ÷ 0.3048 = 5.74 ft, which is about 5 ft 9 in.
How many feet are in 100 metres?
328.08 feet.
How many metres is 6 feet?
6 feet is 1.8288 metres.
What is 5′8″ in cm?
5 ft 8 in is 172.7 cm.