5 feet to meters
5 ft = 1.524 m. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 feet equals
meters
1 ft = 0.3048 m
The formula
Feet and meters both measure length from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
m = ft × 0.3048
Going the other way? Convert meters to feet.
Feet to meters table
Values either side of 5 ft.
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.1524 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 1.5 | 0.4572 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 2.5 | 0.762 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 3.5 | 1.0668 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 4.5 | 1.3716 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 5.5 | 1.6764 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 6.5 | 1.9812 |
| 7 | 2.1336 |
| 7.5 | 2.286 |
| 8 | 2.4384 |
| 8.5 | 2.5908 |
| 9 | 2.7432 |
| 9.5 | 2.8956 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
Questions people ask
- How many meters are in a foot?
- One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
- How do I convert feet to meters by hand?
- Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For a rough check, 0.305 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 5 feet in meters?
- 5 feet is 1.524 meters.
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