5 m in feet and inches
5 m is 16 feet 4.9 inches. That is also 16.404 feet, or 196.85 inches, or 500 cm.
Factors from their legal definitions.
Show the workings
| Step | Sum | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| One foot in metres | 0.9144 m ÷ 3 | 0.305 m |
| In feet | 5 ÷ 0.3048 | 16.404 ft |
Where the figures come from
- A yard in metres: 0.914 m per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.
- Feet in a yard: 3 feet per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.
Nearby values
| Metres | Feet |
|---|---|
| 2.08 m | 6 ft 9.9 in |
| 2.09 m | 6 ft 10.3 in |
| 2.1 m | 6 ft 10.7 in |
| 3 m | 9 ft 10.1 in |
| 4 m | 13 ft 1.5 in |
| 5 m | 16 ft 4.9 in |
| 10 m | 32 ft 9.7 in |
| 15 m | 49 ft 2.6 in |
| 20 m | 65 ft 7.4 in |
| 25 m | 82 ft 0.3 in |
| 30 m | 98 ft 5.1 in |
How it works
To convert metres to feet, divide by 0.3048. Open "Show the workings" above to see this sum step by step.