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Feet & Inches to Meters

Convert a height in feet and inches to meters — instantly. Uses the exact factor of 0.3048 m per foot. Includes a full height reference table from 5'0" to 6'8".

ft
in
1.7526
m
Formula: (feet + inches ÷ 12) × 0.3048
ft
1.7526
m
Decimals:
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The Conversion Formula

Feet & Inches to Meters

m = (ft + in ÷ 12) × 0.3048
e.g. 5 ft 9 in = (5 + 9/12) × 0.3048 = 1.7526 m

Step-by-Step

1. Divide inches by 12
2. Add to whole feet
3. Multiply by 0.3048

The factor 0.3048 is the exact international definition of 1 foot in meters. Dividing inches by 12 first converts them to a decimal fraction of a foot, then the whole value is multiplied by 0.3048.

Height Reference Table (5'0" – 6'8")

Height Meters cm
5'0"1.5240152.40
5'1"1.5494154.94
5'2"1.5748157.48
5'3"1.6002160.02
5'4"1.6256162.56
5'5"1.6510165.10
5'6"1.6764167.64
5'7"1.7018170.18
5'8"1.7272172.72
5'9"1.7526175.26
5'10"1.7780177.80
5'11"1.8034180.34
Height Meters cm
6'0"1.8288182.88
6'1"1.8542185.42
6'2"1.8796187.96
6'3"1.9050190.50
6'4"1.9304193.04
6'5"1.9558195.58
6'6"1.9812198.12
6'7"2.0066200.66
6'8"2.0320203.20

All values calculated using the exact factor: 1 inch = 2.54 cm = 0.0254 m.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
Divide the inches by 12 to get a decimal fraction of a foot, add to the whole feet, then multiply by 0.3048. Example: 5 ft 9 in → (5 + 9÷12) × 0.3048 = 5.75 × 0.3048 = 1.7526 m.
What is 5 feet 9 inches in meters?
5 feet 9 inches = 1.7526 meters exactly (= 175.26 cm). This is the US average male height by some measures, and a very commonly searched conversion.
What is 6 feet 0 inches in meters?
6 feet 0 inches = 1.8288 meters exactly (= 182.88 cm). This is simply 6 × 0.3048 since there are no additional inches.
What is 5 feet 11 inches in meters?
5 feet 11 inches = 1.8034 meters (= 180.34 cm). Calculation: (5 + 11÷12) × 0.3048 = 5.9167 × 0.3048 = 1.8034 m.
What is 5 feet 6 inches in meters?
5 feet 6 inches = 1.6764 meters (= 167.64 cm). Calculation: (5 + 6÷12) × 0.3048 = 5.5 × 0.3048 = 1.6764 m.
What is 6 feet 4 inches in meters?
6 feet 4 inches = 1.9304 meters (= 193.04 cm). Calculation: (6 + 4÷12) × 0.3048 = 6.3333 × 0.3048 = 1.9304 m.