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Feet to Meters

Convert feet (ft) to meters (m) — instant and accurate

1 ft = 0.3048 m  ·  To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048.

0.3048 m

Feet to Meters Conversion Table

FeetMeters
1 ft0.3048 m
2 ft0.6096 m
3 ft0.9144 m
4 ft1.2192 m
5 ft1.524 m
6 ft1.8288 m
7 ft2.1336 m
8 ft2.4384 m
9 ft2.7432 m
10 ft3.048 m
15 ft4.572 m
20 ft6.096 m
25 ft7.62 m
30 ft9.144 m
40 ft12.192 m
50 ft15.24 m
75 ft22.86 m
100 ft30.48 m
250 ft76.2 m
500 ft152.4 m
1000 ft304.8 m

Formula

meters = feet × 0.3048
feet = meters × 3.28084
Example: 5 ft × 0.3048 = 1.524 m

About the Feet-to-Meters Conversion

Converting feet to meters is common in international construction projects, sports performance documentation, and engineering plans that target metric-system markets. A standard 8-foot ceiling is 2.4384 metres exactly.

Real-World Examples

  • 6 ft (6-foot person's height) = 1.8288 m
  • 8 ft (standard ceiling height) = 2.4384 m
  • 1000 ft (low-altitude flight) = 304.8 m
  • 29032 ft (Mount Everest summit) = 8848.95 m

Meters to Feet (Reverse)

MetersFeet
1 m3.28084 ft
2 m6.56168 ft
3 m9.84252 ft
4 m13.1234 ft
5 m16.4042 ft
6 m19.685 ft
7 m22.9659 ft
8 m26.2467 ft
9 m29.5276 ft
10 m32.8084 ft
15 m49.2126 ft
20 m65.6168 ft
25 m82.021 ft
30 m98.4252 ft
40 m131.234 ft
50 m164.042 ft
75 m246.063 ft
100 m328.084 ft
250 m820.21 ft
500 m1640.42 ft
1000 m3280.84 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters are in a foot?

1 foot equals 0.3048 meters.

How do I convert feet to meters?

Multiply the value in feet by 0.3048 to get meters. For example, 5 ft × 0.3048 = 1.524 m.

How do I convert meters back to feet?

Multiply the value in meters by 3.28084 to get feet. Equivalently, divide by 0.3048.

How many feet are in a meter?

1 meter equals 3.28084 feet.

How many meters is 6 ft?

6 ft (a person's height) equals 1.8288 m.

Is the feet-to-meters conversion exact?

Yes. 1 ft = 0.3048 m is an exact value defined by international agreement.

About Feet and Meters

The foot (symbol ft) equals 12 inches or 0.3048 metres exactly. It remains the dominant unit for height and altitude in the US.

The metre (symbol m) is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

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