Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet (ft) to meters (m) instantly with accurate results.
1 Foot (ft) = 0.3048 Meter (m)
Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (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 |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
What Is Feet to Meters Conversion?
Converting feet to meters translates a length from the imperial system to the SI metric system. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This conversion is frequently needed in construction, engineering, athletics, and international commerce where metric measurements are the standard.
Conversion Formula
Meters = Feet × 0.3048
When Do You Need This Conversion?
You need feet to meters conversion when working with international building codes, converting athletic field dimensions, submitting engineering drawings in metric format, or understanding elevation data from metric maps and GPS devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This is an exact definition, not an approximation. To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 6 feet × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters.
Convert everything to feet first (add inches ÷ 12 to feet), then multiply by 0.3048. For example, 5 feet 6 inches: 5 + 6/12 = 5.5 feet × 0.3048 = 1.6764 meters. Alternatively, convert total inches to meters by multiplying by 0.0254.
6 feet equals exactly 1.8288 meters, commonly rounded to 1.83 m. For reference: 5 feet = 1.524 m, 5'6" = 1.676 m, 5'10" = 1.778 m, 6 feet = 1.829 m, 6'2" = 1.880 m. These are frequently needed for height conversions.