DistanceFeet to meters
1 foot = 0.3048 meters.
1 foot = 0.3048 meters. Multiply by 0.3048.
Common amounts
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
How it works
How to convert feet to meters
m = ft × 0.3048.
Worked examples: 10 feet = 3.048 meters; 100 feet = 30.48 meters.
About feet and meters
A foot is 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m. The meter is the SI base unit of length.
When you'd convert feet to meters
Height, ceilings and aircraft altitude: 6 ft is 1.83 m.
Rough check: divide by 3.3.
Common mistake: rounding too early. Keep the full factor and round only the final answer.
To go the other way, use the meters to feet converter.
The converter on this page works out the answer in your browser as you type, and shows the factor so you can check it by hand.
Questions
How do I convert feet to meters?
1 foot = 0.3048 meters. Multiply by 0.3048.
What does the Converter : Units app add?
The same conversion, plus history, a constants library, and the rest of the unit categories on the phone.