Height Conversion Calculators
To convert meters to feet accurately, we use the internationally accepted conversion factor and multiply.
The standard relationship is:
This factor is widely used for precise conversions.
Now we multiply:
So, 1.7 meters equals 5.577428 feet (exact to 6 decimal places shown).
Here are the most common ways you’ll see 1.7 m to feet written:
If a form asks for “feet (decimal),” 5.58 ft is typically a safe, clean entry.
Decimal feet are fine for calculations, but in the US we usually express height as feet and inches, and that requires one extra step.
In the US, people rarely say “five point five eight feet.” They say “five foot seven” (written 5’7″). Many US forms and fitness profiles also expect this format.
We already found:
Split that into:
Convert the decimal feet to inches:
So it’s 5 feet + 6.929 inches.
Now we round inches to a usable format:
Final: 1.7 m = 5’7″ (approx.)
Note: It’s just a hair under 5’7″ because it’s about 6.93 inches, not a full 7.00 inches.
Different contexts prefer different formats. Here’s 1.7 meters expressed in the most commonly requested ways.
| Format | Exact | Rounded (2 decimals) | Rounded (1 decimal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feet (decimal) | 5.577428 ft | 5.58 ft | 5.6 ft |
| Total inches | 66.929136 in | 66.93 in | 66.9 in |
Once you’ve done 1.7 m to feet a couple times, the process feels simple, but for fast, standardized results (especially for forms), it’s easier to use a dedicated tool.
On FeetToMetersCalculator.com, we can convert heights instantly with consistent rounding and clear explanations, handy when we’re jumping between metric and imperial systems.
Using the standard conversion factor (1 meter = 3.28084 feet), 1.7 meters × 3.28084 = 5.577428 feet. So, 1.7 meters to feet is 5.577428 ft exactly (with 6 decimals shown), commonly rounded to 5.58 ft for forms.
First convert to decimal feet: 1.7 m = 5.577428 ft. Keep 5 as the whole feet, then convert the remainder (0.577428 ft) to inches by multiplying by 12: 6.929 inches. Rounded to the nearest inch, that’s about 5’7″.
Use the format the form asks for. If it has a single field for decimal feet, 1.7 meters to feet is typically entered as 5.58 ft (rounded to 2 decimals). If it has separate boxes for feet and inches, enter 5 and 7 (5’7″).
Decimal feet and feet-and-inches aren’t interchangeable. 5.5 ft means 5 feet plus 0.5 of a foot, and 0.5 × 12 = 6 inches—so it’s 5’6″, not 5’5″. Likewise, 5.58 ft isn’t “5’58″”; inches only go 0–11.
A quick mental shortcut is meters × 3.28. For 1.7 m: 1.7 × 3.28 ≈ 5.576 ft, which is extremely close to the exact 5.577428 ft. For a slightly tighter estimate, use × 3.281 (1.7 × 3.281 ≈ 5.5777 ft).
Convert 1.7 m to total inches via feet: 1.7 m = 5.577428 ft, then × 12 = 66.929136 inches (about 66.93 in). To reverse-check, convert back to meters using meters = feet ÷ 3.28084; 5.577428 ÷ 3.28084 = 1.7 m.