Here's how to convert 1 meter 78 centimeters to feet:

1. Convert everything to centimeters:

* 1 meter =100 centimeters

* So, 1 meter 78 centimeters =100 cm + 78 cm =178 cm

2. Convert centimeters to inches:

* 1 inch =2.54 centimeters

* 178 cm ÷ 2.54 cm/inch ≈ 70.08 inches

3. Convert inches to feet:

* 1 foot =12 inches

* 70.08 inches ÷ 12 inches/foot ≈ 5.84 feet

Therefore, 1 meter 78 centimeters is approximately 5.84 feet.