ExactConverter

Length conversion

0.5 m to ft

1.64 ft

0.5 metres = 1.64 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: 0.5 × 3.280839895 = 1.64 ft.

Values near 0.5 m

m ft
0.25 0.82
0.5this page 1.64
0.75 2.461
1 3.281
1.25 4.101
1.5 4.921
1.75 5.741

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 0.5 m in ft?

0.5 m equals 1.64 ft. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 0.5 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.