1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly. This is an internationally defined conversion. To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. To convert back, divide by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.28084).
Common Height Conversions
5 feet = 1.524 m
5 feet 6 inches = 1.676 m
6 feet = 1.829 m
6 feet 2 inches = 1.880 m
Where Feet Are Still Used
Feet are used in the United States, UK (for height and some distances), and aviation (altitude is measured in feet internationally). Meters are the scientific and global standard.
Common Use Cases
Converting room or property dimensions to metres
Understanding ceiling heights or building heights in metres
Academic maths and physics problems requiring SI units