# Feet to Meters Converter URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/conversion/feet-to-meters/ Last updated: 2026-10-25 > Convert feet (ft) to metres (m): 1 foot = 0.3048 m, so multiply by 0.3048 or divide by 3.2808399. Both fields are editable, so you can also type in metres and get feet back. ## Inputs - Feet (ft) ## Results - Metres ## Formula ``` 1 ft = 0.3048 m 1 m = 3.2808399 ft m = ft × 0.3048 ``` ## Explanation Feet are used for height, room sizes and altitude in the U.S. and aviation; metres everywhere else. One foot is exactly 0.3048 m. ### How to use the Feet to Meters Converter - Type the number of feet into the **Feet** field. Decimals such as 5 are fine. - Read the answer in **Metres** – it updates as you type, with no button to press. - To convert the other way, type into **Metres** and the feet are recalculated. - Press **Copy results** to copy both values with the page title, or **Copy link** to share this exact conversion. This page converts only ft ⇄ m. Need a different unit? Use the general length converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit. ### How it works Both units measure length, so they are always in the same ratio: one foot equals 0.3048 metres. The calculator multiplies the number of feet you type by 0.3048 to give metres, and when you type into the metres field it divides by the same factor to give feet. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the feet always doubles the metres. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation). ### How to convert feet to metres - Write down the value in feet, for example **10 ft**. - Multiply by the conversion factor 0.3048 (because 1 foot = 0.3048 m). - 10 × 0.3048 = **3.048 m**. - To go back from metres to feet, divide by 0.3048 – or multiply by 3.2808399. ### ft to m conversion table FeetMetresMetresFeet1 ft0.3048 m1 m3.2808399 ft2 ft0.6096 m2 m6.5616798 ft5 ft1.524 m5 m16.404199 ft6 ft1.8288 m10 m32.808399 ft8 ft2.4384 m20 m65.616798 ft12 ft3.6576 m50 m164.04199 ft15 ft4.572 m100 m328.08399 ft25 ft7.62 m1,000 m3,280.8399 ft50 ft15.24 m100 ft30.48 m1,000 ft304.8 m10,000 ft3,048 m ### What is a foot? The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m and contains 12 inches. It remains the everyday unit for height, room dimensions and altitude in the U.S., and for aviation altitude worldwide. ### What is a metre? The metre is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second, which ties it to a fundamental constant rather than a physical bar of metal. ### Quick mental conversion For a fast estimate, multiply feet by about **0.3** to get metres; the error is about 1.6%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure. ### Common mistakes to avoid Mixing the international foot (0.3048 m) with the old u.s. survey foot, confusing nautical and statute miles, and writing decimal feet such as 5.5 ft as “5 ft 5 in” (it is 5 ft 6 in). ## Worked example Inputs — Feet: 10 ft. Results — **Metres = 3.048 m**. ## FAQ **How many metres is 6 feet?** 1.8288 m. **How many feet in a metre?** About 3.28084 ft. **How do I convert feet to metres?** Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m. **How do I convert metres back to feet?** Divide by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.2808399), or simply type the value into the metres field above. **What is 100 ft in metres?** 100 ft = 30.48 m. **What is 5 ft in metres?** 5 ft = 1.524 m. **Is this conversion exact?** Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit. **Can I convert to other units on this page?** This page converts only between feet and metres. To pick any length unit, use the general length converter linked under Related calculators. **What formula does the Feet to Meters Converter use?** 1 ft = 0.3048 m. ## Sources - [NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units](https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811) - [NIST Handbook 44 Appendix C – General tables of units of measurement](https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/nist-handbook-44-current-edition)