Direct answer
Divide height in meters by 0.3048 to calculate decimal feet.
To calculate feet and inches:
Whole feet = whole-number portion of decimal feet
Inches = decimal remainder x 12
Use the Meters to Feet Converter for another metric height.
Convert 1.5 meters to feet
1.5 / 0.3048 = 4.921259843 feet
Whole feet = 4
0.921259843 x 12 = approximately 11.05512 inches
1.5 meters is approximately 4 feet 11.06 inchesConvert 1.6 meters to feet
1.6 / 0.3048 = 5.249343832 feet
Whole feet = 5
0.249343832 x 12 = approximately 2.99213 inches
1.6 meters is approximately 5 feet 2.99 inchesConvert 1.7 meters to feet
1.7 / 0.3048 = 5.577427822 feet
Whole feet = 5
0.577427822 x 12 = approximately 6.92913 inches
1.7 meters is approximately 5 feet 6.93 inchesConvert 1.75 meters to feet
1.75 / 0.3048 = 5.741469816 feet
Whole feet = 5
0.741469816 x 12 = approximately 8.89764 inches
1.75 meters is approximately 5 feet 8.9 inchesConvert 1.8 meters to feet
1.8 / 0.3048 = 5.905511811 feet
Whole feet = 5
0.905511811 x 12 = approximately 10.86614 inches
1.8 meters is approximately 5 feet 10.87 inchesConvert 1.9 meters to feet
1.9 / 0.3048 = 6.233595801 feet
Whole feet = 6
0.233595801 x 12 = approximately 2.80315 inches
1.9 meters is approximately 6 feet 2.8 inchesCommon heights in feet and inches
| Meters | Decimal feet | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 m | 4.75722 ft | 4 ft 9.09 in |
| 1.50 m | 4.92126 ft | 4 ft 11.06 in |
| 1.55 m | 5.0853 ft | 5 ft 1.02 in |
| 1.60 m | 5.24934 ft | 5 ft 2.99 in |
| 1.65 m | 5.41339 ft | 5 ft 4.96 in |
| 1.70 m | 5.57743 ft | 5 ft 6.93 in |
| 1.75 m | 5.74147 ft | 5 ft 8.90 in |
| 1.80 m | 5.90551 ft | 5 ft 10.87 in |
| 1.85 m | 6.06955 ft | 6 ft 0.83 in |
| 1.90 m | 6.2336 ft | 6 ft 2.80 in |
| 1.95 m | 6.39764 ft | 6 ft 4.77 in |
| 2.00 m | 6.56168 ft | 6 ft 6.74 in |
Meters, feet, and centimeters
Height may be shown in meters, centimeters, decimal feet, or feet and inches.
Multiply meters by 100 to calculate centimeters.
Decimal feet are not feet and inches
A height of 5.8 feet does not mean 5 feet 8 inches. The decimal portion represents a fraction of one foot.
0.8 foot x 12 = 9.6 inches
5.8 feet = 5 feet 9.6 inchesRound height to the nearest inch
When an approximate whole-inch result is preferred, round the final inch value rather than the decimal-foot value.
Example: 1.7 meters
Calculated result: 5 feet 6.92913 inches
Rounded inches: 7 inches
1.7 meters is approximately 5 feet 7 inchesExample: 1.8 meters
Calculated result: 5 feet 10.86614 inches
Rounded inches: 11 inches
1.8 meters is approximately 5 feet 11 inchesHow accurately should height be converted?
- Casual comparisons may use the nearest inch.
- Decimal feet may use two or three decimal places.
- Centimeter reporting may use the nearest centimeter.
- Detailed records may retain one decimal centimeter.
- Converted height should not appear more precise than the original measurement.
Other vertical measurements
The same process can convert other vertical measurements, such as:
- door height;
- ceiling height;
- wall height;
- platform height;
- equipment height;
- furniture height;
- jump height.
Height conversion mistakes to avoid
Reading decimal feet as inches
Convert the decimal remainder into inches by multiplying it by 12.
Rounding decimal feet before calculating inches
Keep the complete decimal-foot value until the inch calculation is complete.
Multiplying meters by 0.3048
Convert meters to feet by dividing by 0.3048.
Confusing meters and centimeters
A height of 1.75 meters equals 175 centimeters.
Claiming greater precision than the source measurement
Match the rounded result to the quality of the original height measurement.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert height in meters to feet?
Divide the height in meters by exactly 0.3048.
How tall is 1.7 meters in feet and inches?
One point seven meters is approximately 5 feet 6.93 inches, commonly rounded to 5 feet 7 inches.
How tall is 1.8 meters in feet and inches?
One point eight meters is approximately 5 feet 10.87 inches, commonly rounded to 5 feet 11 inches.
Is 5.8 feet the same as 5 feet 8 inches?
No. Five point eight feet equals 5 feet 9.6 inches.