Length conversion
5 m to ft
16.404 ft
5 metres = 16.404 feet. Exact factor: ft = m ÷ 0.3048.
Live converter
Edit either field — the other updates instantly. Type decimal values like 38.4.
The formula
ft = m ÷ 0.3048
Worked example: 5 × 3.280839895 = 16.404 ft.
Values near 5 m
| m | ft |
|---|---|
| 4.25 | 13.944 |
| 4.5 | 14.764 |
| 4.75 | 15.584 |
| 5this page | 16.404 |
| 5.25 | 17.224 |
| 5.5 | 18.045 |
| 5.75 | 18.865 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert metres to feet?
Apply the formula ft = m ÷ 0.3048. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 5 m in ft?
5 m equals 16.404 ft. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 5 m.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. A metre is about three feet three inches, so a quick estimate is to add ten percent to three times the metres.