Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters instantly. Free online ft to m calculator—multiply by 0.3048 (exact). For height, construction, and sports.
How to Convert Foot to Meter
To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters, making this conversion essential for construction, engineering, and international measurements.
Conversion Formula:
value * 0.3048000000Conversion Examples
Example: 6 ft to meters
- 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m
6 feet = 1.8288 meters
Typical ceiling height reference.
Example: 1 ft to meters
- 1 × 0.3048 = 0.3048 m
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
Exact conversion factor.
Conversion Chart
| Foot | Meter |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 30 | 9.144 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 200 | 60.96 |
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert feet to meters is:
feet × 0.3048 = meters
Mathematically, you can write this as:
feet × 0.3048 meters/foot = meters
Since 1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters by international standard, multiplying by 0.3048 converts feet to meters using the standard international conversion factor.
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Multiply feet by 0.305 (approximately) to get meters. For example, 1 ft ≈ 0.305 m, 10 ft ≈ 3.05 m, 20 ft ≈ 6.1 m. For a rough estimate, 1 foot is approximately one-third of a meter.
Unit Definitions
Foot (ft)
A foot is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom for measuring length, height, and dimensions.
1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 meters = 30.48 centimeters = 0.333333 yards
Meter (m)
A meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It is used worldwide for length measurements.
1 meter = 100 centimeters = 1000 millimeters = 0.001 kilometers = 3.28084 feet = 39.3701 inches
Common Use Cases
- Height in meters from feet/inches habits.
- Construction drawings and BIM in metric.
- Track and field marks in meters.
- Product dimensions on international sites.
Understanding the Conversion
Feet to meters uses the exact factor 0.3048 m per foot (international foot). Common for ceiling height, aviation, and converting US building plans to metric.
Enter feet above; decimals work (e.g. 5.5 ft ≈ 1.676 m).
FAQs
How many meters in a foot?
Exactly 0.3048 meters per foot.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048.
What is 5 feet in meters?
5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 meters.