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Feet to Meters Converter

This feet to meters calculator converts ft to m instantly.

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Formula: m = ft × 0.3048

How to Convert ft to m — Step by Step

1
Start with the length in feet (ft).
Example: 6 ft
2
Multiply by 0.3048 to convert feet to meters.
6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288
3
The result is the meters value (m).
Answer: 1.8288 m
4
Optional check. Divide the meters result by 0.3048 to confirm you get back the original feet value.
1.8288 ÷ 0.3048 = 6 ft ✓
Note: This is the full rule: m = ft × 0.3048. Since 1 ft = 0.3048 m, the conversion is exact.

Feet to Meters Conversion Table

Use this table as a quick reference for common feet-to-meters conversions. The exact formula is m = ft × 0.3048.

Feet to meters conversion table for common values
Feet (ft) Meters (m) Context
1 ft 0.3048 m 1 foot
2 ft 0.6096 m 2 feet
3 ft 0.9144 m 3 feet
4 ft 1.2192 m 4 feet
5 ft 1.524 m 5 feet
6 ft 1.8288 m 6 feet
7 ft 2.1336 m 7 feet
8 ft 2.4384 m 8 feet
9 ft 2.7432 m 9 feet
10 ft 3.048 m 10 feet
11 ft 3.3528 m 11 feet
12 ft 3.6576 m 12 feet
13 ft 3.9624 m 13 feet
14 ft 4.2672 m 14 feet
15 ft 4.572 m 15 feet
16 ft 4.8768 m 16 feet
17 ft 5.1816 m 17 feet
20 ft 6.096 m 20 feet
21 ft 6.4008 m 21 feet
22 ft 6.7056 m 22 feet
24 ft 7.3152 m 24 feet
25 ft 7.62 m 25 feet
30 ft 9.144 m 30 feet
33 ft 10.0584 m 33 feet
40 ft 12.192 m 40 feet
50 ft 15.24 m 50 feet
60 ft 18.288 m 60 feet
70 ft 21.336 m 70 feet
75 ft 22.86 m 75 feet
90 ft 27.432 m 90 feet
100 ft 30.48 m 100 feet
150 ft 45.72 m 150 feet
200 ft 60.96 m 200 feet
250 ft 76.2 m 250 feet
300 ft 91.44 m 300 feet
500 ft 152.4 m 500 feet
1000 ft 304.8 m 1000 feet
5000 ft 1524 m 5000 feet
10000 ft 3048 m 10000 feet

The Feet to Meters Formula

m = ft × 0.3048 Meters = Feet × 0.3048

To convert feet to meters, multiply the feet value by 0.3048. This works because 1 ft = 0.3048 m (exact).

Worked Examples (Convert ft to m)

1 ft to m
1 × 0.3048 = 0.3048 m
Exactly 1 foot
5 ft to m
5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 m
5 feet
6 ft to m
6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m
Common height reference
0.5 ft to m
0.5 × 0.3048 = 0.1524 m
Half foot

How to Convert Feet to Meters

Take the value in feet, multiply by 0.3048, and the result is in meters.

Reverse Formula (Meters to Feet)

ft = m ÷ 0.3048 Feet = Meters ÷ 0.3048

Use our Meters to Feet Converter → for the reverse operation.

Popular Lookups

Common Feet to Meters Conversions

Common feet to meters conversions and real-world examples
Feet Meters Common Context
1.5 ft 0.4572 m Step height
2 ft 0.6096 m Counter depth
2.5 ft 0.7620 m Short fence rail
3 ft 0.9144 m One yard
3.5 ft 1.0668 m Doorknob height
4 ft 1.2192 m Table height
9 ft 2.7432 m Tall ceiling
10 ft 3.0480 m Basketball hoop height
11 ft 3.3528 m Double-decker bus height
12 ft 3.6576 m Single-story building
13 ft 3.9624 m Bridge clearance min.
14 ft 4.2672 m Truck clearance
17 ft 5.1816 m Small yacht beam
24 ft 7.3152 m 2-car garage width
28 ft 8.5344 m Small aircraft wingspan
30 ft 9.1440 m 3-story building
32 ft 9.7536 m Typical powerboat length
33 ft 10.0584 m ≈ 10 meters
35 ft 10.6680 m Airport runway width (small)
40 ft 12.1920 m Standard shipping container
45 ft 13.7160 m Transit bus length
70 ft 21.3360 m Highway bridge width
75 ft 22.8600 m Tall residential building
90 ft 27.4320 m Baseball diamond baseline
100 ft 30.4800 m 10-story building (approx)
200 ft 60.9600 m 20-story building
250 ft 76.2000 m NYC block width
300 ft 91.4400 m Full football field
400 ft 121.9200 m 40-story building
450 ft 137.1600 m Aircraft carrier length (small)
600 ft 182.8800 m 60-story high-rise
700 ft 213.3600 m Chicago skyscraper
3,000 ft 914.4000 m Low cloud ceiling
4,000 ft 1,219.2 m Mountain foothill
7,000 ft 2,133.6 m High-altitude city (Denver area)
14,000 ft 4,267.2 m Tall Colorado peaks
About This Tool

Why Use Our Feet to Meters Calculator?

Our feet to meters converter helps you convert ft to m instantly using the exact formula m = ft × 0.3048. Use the calculator, formula section, and conversion tables to check common values like 1 ft, 6 ft, 10 ft, 100 ft, and more.

All calculations use the exact international definition: 1 ft = 0.3048 m. Results are displayed to up to 6 significant figures — more precise than any practical use case requires.

The quick-select chips let you jump to commonly searched values like 1 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, and 10 ft with a single click.

History

The Foot and Meter — A Brief History

The foot has ancient roots — originally based on the length of a human foot. It varied by region for centuries until standardization. In 1959, English-speaking countries adopted the international yard and pound agreement, fixing 1 foot as exactly 0.3048 meters.

The meter, meanwhile, was defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. Today it is defined via the speed of light — the most precise measurement standard ever devised.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. This is an exact definition agreed upon internationally in 1959. There is no rounding — 1 ft = 0.3048 m precisely.
6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m. This is often written as about 1.83 m in casual use. A person who is 6 feet tall is approximately 1.83 meters.
10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 m. This is also exactly 3 meters and 4.8 centimeters. Basketball hoops in the NBA are set at exactly 10 feet or 3.048 m.
First, convert the inches to a decimal portion of a foot by dividing by 12. Then add that to the feet. Finally, multiply by 0.3048. Example: (5 + 6/12) × 0.3048 = 1.6764 m.
50 × 0.3048 = 15.24 m. So, 50 feet = 15.24 meters.
Yes. Multiply feet by 3, then divide by 10. For example, 20 × 3 ÷ 10 = 6, so 20 feet is about 6 meters. The exact answer is 6.096 m, so this estimate is close enough for everyday use.
100 × 0.3048 = 30.48 m. So, 100 feet = 30.48 meters.
1000 × 0.3048 = 304.8 m. So, 1,000 feet = 304.8 meters.
The metric system using meters is the standard in most countries. Feet are still commonly used in the United States and also appear informally for height and construction in places like the UK, Canada, and Australia.

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