Feet to Meters Converter
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Feet to Meters Converter
One foot equals 0.3048 meters. To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 feet × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters. Use the converter above for instant results, or check the formula, conversion table, and worked examples below.
Feet to Meters Formula
The conversion formula is:
meters = feet × 0.3048
This is an exact conversion, not an approximation — the foot has been legally defined as exactly 0.3048 meters since 1959 under the international yard-and-pound agreement.
To go the other direction:
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048 (or meters × 3.28084)
How to Convert Feet to Meters (Step by Step)
- Take your measurement in feet.
- Multiply it by 0.3048.
- The result is your measurement in meters.
Example: Convert 25 feet to meters. 25 × 0.3048 = 7.62 meters
Feet to Meters Conversion Table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 9 ft | 2.7432 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m |
| 40 ft | 12.192 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 60 ft | 18.288 m |
| 75 ft | 22.86 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
Feet and Inches to Meters (Height Conversion)
Formula: meters = (feet × 12 + inches) × 0.0254
| Height (ft/in) | Meters |
|---|---|
| 5'0" | 1.524 m |
| 5'2" | 1.575 m |
| 5'4" | 1.626 m |
| 5'6" | 1.676 m |
| 5'7" | 1.7018 m |
| 5'8" | 1.7272 m |
| 5'10" | 1.778 m |
| 6'0" | 1.8288 m |
| 6'2" | 1.8796 m |
| 6'4" | 1.9304 m |
Why Convert Feet to Meters?
Feet are used in the US, UK, and a handful of other countries for everyday measurement, while meters are the standard unit almost everywhere else and across science, engineering, and international trade. Converting between them matters for construction specs, real estate listings sold internationally, sports and athletics records, aviation altitude reporting, and any cross-border technical documentation.
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How many meters is 1 foot?
1 foot equals 0.3048 meters.
How do you convert feet to meters quickly in your head?
Divide the number of feet by 3 for a rough estimate (it overstates slightly — for a closer mental estimate, divide by 3.28).
Is the feet-to-meters conversion exact?
Yes. 1 foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters by international agreement (since 1959), so there's no rounding error in the formula itself — only in how many decimal places you choose to display.
How many meters are in 6 feet?
6 feet = 1.8288 meters.
How many meters are in 10 feet?
10 feet = 3.048 meters.
How many meters are in 100 feet?
100 feet = 30.48 meters.
What's the difference between feet to meters and feet to centimeters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048 for meters, or by 30.48 for centimeters — meters and centimeters are the same conversion scaled by 100.
How do I convert height in feet and inches to meters?
Convert the inches to feet first (divide by 12), add to the feet, then multiply the total by 0.3048. Example: 5'7" = 5 + (7/12) = 5.583 ft × 0.3048 = 1.7018 m