Convert Meters to Feet and Inches
Meters to feet and inches, split exactly with no rounding shortcuts. One meter equals 39.3701 inches.
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 |
Converting meters to feet and inches reverses the same exact factor: the m value is turned into a total number of inches, then split into whole feet plus a remaining number of inches. One meter equals 39.3701 inches, fixed by the international inch definition of exactly 0.0254 meters. As a worked example, 1.8796 meters splits into 6 feet 2 inches. Enter your own meter value above for an instant result, all computed in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert meters to feet and inches?
Divide the meters value by 0.0254 to get a total number of inches, then divide by 12 to get whole feet, keeping the remainder as inches. So 1.8796 meters splits into 6 feet 2 inches.
How many inches are in one meter?
One meter equals 39.3701 inches, derived from the exact 0.0254 meters-per-inch definition.
Is this meter to feet and inches converter exact?
Yes. The inch (0.0254 meters) is an exact international definition, so the split into feet and inches is exact aside from normal decimal display rounding, and all math runs in your browser.