Convert feet to meters
Convert feet to meters instantly. 1 ft = 0.3048 m. Formula, worked examples and a quick reference table.
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One foot equals 0.3048 meters. To convert any number of feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048.
The converter above works in both directions and updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a reference table of common values.
Length conversions come up wherever a measurement crosses a border: a height given in feet and inches on a form that wants centimetres, a running distance recorded in kilometres and compared against miles, a component specified in millimetres and ordered from a supplier working in inches. The conversions themselves are exact — the inch, foot, yard and mile have all been defined in metric terms since 1959 — so any discrepancy comes from rounding, not from the units disagreeing.
feet to meters formula
To go the other way, use foot = meter ÷ 0.3048.
About these units
A foot is exactly 12 inches, or 0.3048 metres. It survives in aviation altitudes worldwide, even in otherwise fully metric countries.
The metre is defined by the speed of light: the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Every other length unit is now defined against it.
Foot is also written feet. Meter is also written metre, metres and meters.
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feet to meters conversion table
| Foot | Meter |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 250 ft | 76.2 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a foot? +
There are 0.3048 meters in one foot.
What is 10 ft in m? +
10 ft equals 3.048 m. Multiply 10 by 0.3048.
How do I convert meter back to foot? +
Use foot = meter ÷ 0.3048. The converter above handles both directions, or see our dedicated meters to feet page.
How accurate is this foot to meter conversion? +
The factor used is 0.3048, carried at full double precision. Where a unit has an exact legal definition the factor is exact rather than approximate. Rounding is applied only to the displayed result, so the answer is never a calculation done on an already-rounded number.
Is there a quick way to estimate ft to m in my head? +
Divide by 3.28. That reproduces the exact factor of 0.3048 to the precision you could read off a result anyway.