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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".
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1.7526
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Formula: (feet + inches ÷ 12) × 0.3048
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1.7526
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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" | 1.5240 | 152.40 |
| 5'1" | 1.5494 | 154.94 |
| 5'2" | 1.5748 | 157.48 |
| 5'3" | 1.6002 | 160.02 |
| 5'4" | 1.6256 | 162.56 |
| 5'5" | 1.6510 | 165.10 |
| 5'6" | 1.6764 | 167.64 |
| 5'7" | 1.7018 | 170.18 |
| 5'8" | 1.7272 | 172.72 |
| 5'9" | 1.7526 | 175.26 |
| 5'10" | 1.7780 | 177.80 |
| 5'11" | 1.8034 | 180.34 |
| Height | Meters | cm |
|---|---|---|
| 6'0" | 1.8288 | 182.88 |
| 6'1" | 1.8542 | 185.42 |
| 6'2" | 1.8796 | 187.96 |
| 6'3" | 1.9050 | 190.50 |
| 6'4" | 1.9304 | 193.04 |
| 6'5" | 1.9558 | 195.58 |
| 6'6" | 1.9812 | 198.12 |
| 6'7" | 2.0066 | 200.66 |
| 6'8" | 2.0320 | 203.20 |
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.