Feet to Metres Converter
Convert feet to metres, metres to feet, or enter your height in feet and inches to get the metric equivalent.
Converter
6 feet =
1.8288 m
Feet to Metres — Quick Reference
| Feet | Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
Height Conversion Chart
| Feet & Inches | Metres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 4′ 11″ | 1.5 m | 149.9 cm |
| 5′ 0″ | 1.52 m | 152.4 cm |
| 5′ 2″ | 1.57 m | 157.5 cm |
| 5′ 4″ | 1.63 m | 162.6 cm |
| 5′ 6″ | 1.68 m | 167.6 cm |
| 5′ 8″ | 1.73 m | 172.7 cm |
| 5′ 10″ | 1.78 m | 177.8 cm |
| 6′ 0″ | 1.83 m | 182.9 cm |
| 6′ 2″ | 1.88 m | 188 cm |
| 6′ 4″ | 1.93 m | 193 cm |
Key Facts
1 foot = 0.3048 metres (exact)
1 metre = 3.28084 feet
1 foot = 12 inches
Average UK male height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Average UK female height: 5′ 3″ (1.61 m)
Feet and Metres — Two Systems, One World
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system, defined as exactly 0.3048 metres. It is divided into 12 inches, and 3 feet make one yard. Despite the UK officially adopting the metric system, feet and inches remain the dominant way British people describe their height — a cultural habit that has persisted long after metrication.
The metre is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is used universally in science, engineering, and medicine. In the UK, road distances are measured in miles and yards, but building dimensions, fabric lengths, and most other measurements are now given in metric units.
The dual use of imperial and metric measurements in the UK means that conversions between feet and metres are an everyday necessity. Whether you are reading a property listing (which may give room sizes in both), checking your height for a medical form, or following a construction plan, this converter handles all three scenarios.