Feet to metres converter
Convert feet to metres (and back). Useful for height, room sizes and building plans.
Foot (ft) ⇄ Metre (m)
Works offline1 Foot (ft) = 0.3048 Metre (m)
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How the conversion works
1 foot = 0.3048 metres exactly, so metres = feet × 0.3048.
Quick reference table
| Foot (ft) | Metre (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 Foot (ft) | 0.3048 Metre (m) |
| 5 Foot (ft) | 1.524 Metre (m) |
| 5.5 Foot (ft) | 1.6764 Metre (m) |
| 5.83 Foot (ft) | 1.77698 Metre (m) |
| 6 Foot (ft) | 1.8288 Metre (m) |
| 10 Foot (ft) | 3.048 Metre (m) |
| 100 Foot (ft) | 30.48 Metre (m) |
| 1,000 Foot (ft) | 304.8 Metre (m) |
When you need this
Heights in India are often spoken in feet and inches (“5 feet 10”), while forms and visa applications ask for centimetres or metres. Plot, room and ceiling dimensions in architectural drawings can also switch between the two.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres is 6 feet?
6 ft is 1.8288 m (about 183 cm).
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Convert the feet here, then add inches × 2.54 cm. For example, 5 ft 10 in = 5 × 30.48 + 10 × 2.54 = 177.8 cm. The inches-to-cm page handles the inches part.
Is a foot exactly 30.48 cm?
Yes. Since 1959 the international foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 metres.
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Page reviewed 25 October 2026.