Converting feet to meters is a common length conversion for height, construction measurements, and international comparisons. This page covers exactly how many meters are in a foot, a full conversion chart, converting feet directly to centimeters, and a comprehensive table for converting height given in feet and inches (like 5'4" or 5'9") into cm and total inches. The reverse conversion is at meters to feet. Related cm/inch conversions live at cm to inches. For other length units, use the length converter. Browse all converters if you need a different tool.
How Many Meters in a Foot?
The Exact Conversion Factor
1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly
To convert feet to meters, multiply the feet value by 0.3048. This is the exact foot-to-meter standard (NIST international foot). In reverse, 1 meter equals approximately 3.28084 feet.
Feet to Meters Conversion Chart
Reference Table: 5ft to 50ft
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 5 ft | 1.52 m |
| 6 ft | 1.83 m |
| 10 ft | 3.05 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
Example: 10 ft to meters
10 × 0.3048 = 3.05 m
Feet to CM: Converting Feet Directly to Centimeters
Feet to CM Quick Reference
Since 1 foot = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm, converting feet to cm uses the same base factor, just expressed in centimeters instead of meters:
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
Height in Feet and Inches: Converting to CM and Total Inches
Height Table: 5'2" to 5'10"
Height is commonly expressed as feet and inches together (like 5'4" or 5'9"), which converts to cm and total inches as follows:
| Height | Total Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 5'0" | 60 in | 152.4 cm |
| 5'2" | 62 in | 157.48 cm |
| 5'3" | 63 in | 160.02 cm |
| 5'4" | 64 in | 162.56 cm |
| 5'5" | 65 in | 165.1 cm |
| 5'6" | 66 in | 167.64 cm |
| 5'7" | 67 in | 170.18 cm |
| 5'8" | 68 in | 172.72 cm |
| 5'9" | 69 in | 175.26 cm |
| 5'10" | 70 in | 177.8 cm |
Example: 5 feet 9 inches to CM
(5 × 12) + 9 = 69 total inches
69 × 2.54 = 175.26 cm
The converter above accepts a decimal feet value (for 5'9", enter 5.75). Compound feet-and-inches input like 5'9" is available in the length converter height mode.
How Many Inches Is 5 Feet (and Other Common Heights)?
Converting a plain feet figure (no additional inches) to total inches is a simple multiplication by 12:
- 5 feet = 5 × 12 = 60 inches
- 8 feet = 8 × 12 = 96 inches
This is the first step used in the height conversion table above before adding any extra inches and converting to cm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters are in a foot?
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply the feet value by 0.3048. For example, 10 feet converts to 3.05 meters.
How do I convert feet to cm?
Multiply the feet value by 30.48. For example, 6 feet converts to 182.88 cm.
How many inches is 5 feet?
5 feet equals 60 inches, calculated as 5 times 12.
How do I convert a height like 5'9" to cm?
Convert to total inches first, 5 times 12 plus 9 equals 69 inches, then multiply by 2.54 to get 175.26 cm.
What is 5'6" in cm?
5 feet 6 inches converts to approximately 167.64 cm.
Is this the same as converting meters to feet?
No, this is the reverse direction. For converting meters to feet instead, the meters to feet converter is built for that specifically.
Is this feet to meters converter free to use?
Yes. It is free, requires no sign-up, and converts instantly.