5 meters to feet
5 meters = 16.4042 feet
Rounded to a practical precision: 16.4 ft.
How the calculation works
One meter is 3.28084 feet, so:
5 m × 3.28084 = 16.4042 ftReversing it, 16.4042 feet ÷ 3.28084 returns 5 meters.
Nearby values
| Meters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 3 m | 9.84252 ft |
| 3.5 m | 11.48294 ft |
| 4 m | 13.12336 ft |
| 4.5 m | 14.76378 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 5.5 m | 18.04462 ft |
| 6 m | 19.68504 ft |
| 6.5 m | 21.32546 ft |
| 7 m | 22.96588 ft |
About these units
Meter (m) — The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Foot (ft) — A foot is exactly 0.3048 metres, or 12 inches, and remains the standard unit for human height and aviation altitude.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 5 meters?
5 meters is 16.4042 feet.
How do I convert meters to feet myself?
Multiply by 3.28084. To go back, divide by 3.28084 — or multiply by 0.3048.
Is this figure exact?
The conversion factor between the meter and the foot is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.
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