What this tool does
Converts between feet, inches, metres, centimetres, and millimetres. Accepts feet+inches combined input for height conversion.
Converter and calculator
Feet to Meter Converter
Convert feet to metres, metres to feet, or include inches for precise height and distance conversion. Instant results — no button press needed.
Complete guide
How to use Feet to Meter Converter
Unit converters guide for feet to meter converter users.
Feet and metres are the two dominant length units globally. The US and UK use feet for human height and short distances; the metric system uses metres and centimetres. The exact conversion is 1 foot = 0.3048 metres.
For height specifically, the tool accepts feet+inches input (e.g. 5'11") and converts to centimetres and metres in one step.
Key conversions
1 ft = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm. 1 m = 3.2808 ft. 6 ft = 182.88 cm.
Height conversion
Enter feet and inches separately for height. 5'10" = 177.8 cm. 6'0" = 182.9 cm.
Quick checklist
- 1 foot = 0.3048 metres exactly (by international definition).
- For height, use feet + inches fields for precise conversion.
- 1 metre ≈ 3 feet 3.37 inches.
- To convert cm to feet, divide by 30.48.
Answers
Feet to Meter Converter FAQs
How many metres in a foot?
1 foot = 0.3048 metres exactly.
How do I convert 5 feet 11 inches to cm?
5 × 30.48 + 11 × 2.54 = 152.4 + 27.94 = 180.34 cm.
How many feet in a metre?
1 metre = 3.28084 feet, or 3 feet 3.37 inches.
What is 6 feet in metres?
6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 metres.