How to convert feet to meters
Multiply the feet by 0.3048. With feet and inches, it's easiest to turn everything into inches first (feet × 12 + inches) and multiply by 0.0254, because an inch is exactly 2.54 cm. To go from meters to feet, divide by 0.3048.
Here it is with your numbers:
- Turn it all into inches: 5 × 12 + 10 = 70 in.
- Multiply by 0.0254 (1 inch is 2.54 cm): 70 × 0.0254 = 1.778.
It means 5 ft 10 in on a US tape measure is 1.778 meters on a metric one.
Source NIST Handbook 44 (2026) · Appendix C, General Tables of Units of Measurement ↗
Feet to meters chart
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.5240 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 9 ft | 2.7432 m |
| 10 ft | 3.0480 m |
| 15 ft | 4.5720 m |
| 20 ft | 6.0960 m |
| 25 ft | 7.6200 m |
| 30 ft | 9.1440 m |
| 40 ft | 12.1920 m |
| 50 ft | 15.2400 m |
| 100 ft | 30.4800 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8000 m |
Height in feet and inches to meters
| Height | Meters |
|---|---|
| 4 ft 10 in | 1.4732 m |
| 4 ft 11 in | 1.4986 m |
| 5 ft 0 in | 1.5240 m |
| 5 ft 1 in | 1.5494 m |
| 5 ft 2 in | 1.5748 m |
| 5 ft 3 in | 1.6002 m |
| 5 ft 4 in | 1.6256 m |
| 5 ft 5 in | 1.6510 m |
| 5 ft 6 in | 1.6764 m |
| 5 ft 7 in | 1.7018 m |
| 5 ft 8 in | 1.7272 m |
| 5 ft 9 in | 1.7526 m |
| 5 ft 10 in | 1.7780 m |
| 5 ft 11 in | 1.8034 m |
| 6 ft 0 in | 1.8288 m |
| 6 ft 1 in | 1.8542 m |
| 6 ft 2 in | 1.8796 m |
| 6 ft 3 in | 1.9050 m |
| 6 ft 4 in | 1.9304 m |
| 6 ft 5 in | 1.9558 m |
| 6 ft 6 in | 1.9812 m |
Meters to feet chart
| Meters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft |
| 1.5 m | 4.9213 ft |
| 1.6 m | 5.2493 ft |
| 1.7 m | 5.5774 ft |
| 1.8 m | 5.9055 ft |
| 1.9 m | 6.2336 ft |
| 2 m | 6.5617 ft |
| 3 m | 9.8425 ft |
| 4 m | 13.1234 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft |
| 20 m | 65.6168 ft |
| 50 m | 164.0420 ft |
| 100 m | 328.0840 ft |
Every converted figure is rounded to 4 decimals. Feet to meters always comes out exact, because 0.3048 has only four decimals.
Is a foot exactly 0.3048 meters?
Yes. In the US, 1 foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (12 inches of exactly 2.54 cm). NIST's Handbook 44 notes that the older "U.S. survey foot", a hair longer, was retired at the end of 2022, apart from old records. Going the other way, 1 meter is 3.280839895… feet, a decimal that never ends, which is why meters to feet is rounded.
Source NIST Guide to the SI (SP 811) · Appendix B.8, factors for units listed alphabetically ↗
FAQs
Is a meter exactly 3 feet?
No. A meter is 3.2808 feet, or 3 ft 3.3701 in, a little over a yard. 3 feet is 0.9144 m.
Source NIST Handbook 44 (2026) · Appendix C, General Tables of Units of Measurement ↗
How tall is 5'11 feet in meters?
5 ft 11 in is 1.8034 m: 5 × 12 + 11 = 71 inches, and 71 × 0.0254 = 1.8034.
What is 5 ft 2 in meters?
5 ft 2 in is 1.5748 m: 62 inches × 0.0254 = 1.5748, or 157.48 cm.
Is 2m the same as 6ft?
Close. 2 m is 6.5617 feet, or 6 ft 6.7402 in, so it is about 6½ inches more than 6 feet. 6 feet is 1.8288 m.
How to convert meters to feet quickly?
Divide the meters by 0.3048. For a rough figure in your head, multiply by 3.28: 10 m is 32.8084 ft.
Sources
- NIST Handbook 44 (2026): Appendix C, General Tables of Units of Measurement
- NIST Guide to the SI (SP 811): Appendix B.8, factors for units listed alphabetically