Convert Feet and Inches to Meters
Feet and inches to meters. One foot equals 0.3048 meters, and one inch equals 0.0254 meters.
Formula
Feet and inches to meters reference table
| Feet and inches | Meters | Meters | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft 0 in | 1.2192 m | 1.2192 m | 4 ft 7.105427e-15 in |
| 4 ft 6 in | 1.3716 m | 1.3716 m | 4 ft 6 in |
| 5 ft 0 in | 1.524 m | 1.524 m | 5 ft 0 in |
| 5 ft 2 in | 1.5748 m | 1.5748 m | 5 ft 2 in |
| 5 ft 4 in | 1.6256 m | 1.6256 m | 5 ft 4 in |
| 5 ft 6 in | 1.6764 m | 1.6764 m | 5 ft 6 in |
| 5 ft 8 in | 1.7272 m | 1.7272 m | 5 ft 8 in |
| 5 ft 10 in | 1.778 m | 1.778 m | 5 ft 10 in |
| 6 ft 0 in | 1.8288 m | 1.8288 m | 6 ft 1.421085e-14 in |
| 6 ft 2 in | 1.8796 m | 1.8796 m | 6 ft 2 in |
| 6 ft 4 in | 1.9304 m | 1.9304 m | 6 ft 4 in |
| 7 ft 0 in | 2.1336 m | 2.1336 m | 7 ft 0 in |
Feet and inches is a two-part imperial height notation, so converting it to meters means turning the whole measurement into a single number of inches first, then applying the exact inch-to-m factor. One foot equals 0.3048 meters and one inch equals 0.0254 meters, both fixed by the international inch definition of exactly 0.0254 meters, so the result is exact rather than rounded. As a worked example, 6 feet 2 inches comes to 1.8796 meters. Enter your own feet and inches above for an instant result. This runs entirely in your browser, with no account or upload required.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply the total by 0.0254 to get meters. So 6 feet 2 inches is 74 inches, which comes to 1.8796 meters.
How many meters are in a foot?
One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters, since a foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
Is this feet and inches converter exact?
Yes. The foot (0.3048 meters) and the inch (0.0254 meters) are both exact international definitions, so every meters result is exact, not approximated, and all math runs in your browser.