Accurate feet to meters converter for American height, construction, and real estate needs. Convert 5 feet in meters, 6 feet in meters, 5'7 feet to meters, and any height or measurement for construction, home renovation, and international comparisons.
Convert feet to meters using the official US customary standard of 1 foot = 0.3048 meters. Perfect for human height conversion, construction measurements, real estate listings, and everyday length conversions.
Accurate feet to meters converter for American height, construction, and real estate needs. Convert 5 feet in meters, 6 feet in meters, 5'7 feet to meters, and any height or measurement for construction, home renovation, and international comparisons.
Convert feet to meters using the official US customary standard of 1 foot = 0.3048 meters. Perfect for human height conversion, construction measurements, real estate listings, and everyday length conversions.
Use high precision for architectural blueprints, construction permits, and engineering calculations. Approximate values (2-3 decimals) work well for real estate listings, home DIY, and human height conversions.
Common mistake: Using approximate conversion factors like 1 foot = 0.3 meters. Always use the exact standard of 0.3048 meters per foot for accurate results, especially in construction. Remember: 5 feet = 1.524m, 6 feet = 1.8288m, 5'7" = 1.7018m.
| Item | Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 feet | 5 | 1.524 |
| 5'6" | 5.5 | 1.6764 |
| 5'7" | 5.5833 | 1.7018 |
| 5'9" | 5.75 | 1.7526 |
| 6 feet | 6 | 1.8288 |
| 6'2" | 6.1667 | 1.8796 |
| Standard ceiling | 8 | 2.4384 |
| King bed | 7 | 2.1336 |
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 centimeters).
5 feet equals exactly 1.524 meters. This is a common height for American women.
6 feet equals exactly 1.8288 meters. This is a common height for American men.
5 feet 7 inches (5'7") equals approximately 1.7018 meters. This is the average height for American men.
5 feet 9 inches (5'9") equals approximately 1.7526 meters. This is a common height for American adults.
To convert feet to meters: meters = feet × 0.3048. To convert meters to feet: feet = meters ÷ 0.3048.
Multiply the measurement in feet by 0.3048 to get meters. For example: 6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m.
Standard US ceiling height is 8 feet, which equals approximately 2.4384 meters.
This converter accurately converts human height from feet and inches to meters. Simply enter the height in feet and see the meter equivalent.
Square feet is the standard unit for real estate in the United States, and most Americans understand property sizes better in square feet than square meters.
Last Updated: 2026 · Reviewed by the UnitFig editorial team