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
| Feet | Metres | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m | 1 m | 3.2808399 ft |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m | 2 m | 6.5616798 ft |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m | 5 m | 16.404199 ft |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m | 10 m | 32.808399 ft |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m | 20 m | 65.616798 ft |
| 12 ft | 3.6576 m | 50 m | 164.04199 ft |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m | 100 m | 328.08399 ft |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m | 1,000 m | 3,280.8399 ft |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m | ||
| 100 ft | 30.48 m | ||
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m | ||
| 10,000 ft | 3,048 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).
Formula
1 ft = 0.3048 m1 m = 3.2808399 ftm = ft × 0.3048Worked example
Inputs — Feet: 10 ft.
Results — Metres = 3.048 m.
Frequently asked questions
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.