Length conversion
Convert Feet to Meters
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.
Feet to meters comes up with height on metric forms, altitude in aviation and hiking, pool and track lengths, and building dimensions on international plans. Enter any value in feet and the meters appear instantly, with the exact 0.3048 factor shown.
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How to convert feet to meters
Formula
meters = feet × 0.3048 feet = meters ÷ 0.3048A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (because an inch is exactly 2.54 cm and a foot is 12 inches), so the conversion is exact.
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m ≈ 1 yard |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.829 m average doorway |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 328 ft | 99.97 m ≈ 100 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.80 m |
Worked example
A trail sign says the summit is 4,000 feet higher and you think in meters. Multiply 4,000 × 0.3048 to get 1,219 meters of climb. For height, a person who is 6 feet tall is 6 × 0.3048 = 1.83 meters — convert feet-and-inches to total inches first if you need the extra precision.
Shortcut. Quick estimate: multiply feet by 0.3, so 100 ft ≈ 30 m. The true answer (30.48 m) is about 1.6% higher, so add a little for accuracy.
Good to know
Feet-to-meters is a simple single multiplier. The most common slip-up is mixing up feet with feet-and-inches: a height like 5'10" is 70 inches, not 5.10 feet — convert the inches portion (÷12) before multiplying, or work entirely in inches and then to meters. For surveying in the US, note the tiny difference between the international foot used here and the older US survey foot.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is 1 foot?
Exactly 0.3048 meters. Multiply any number of feet by 0.3048 to convert to meters.
What is 6 feet in meters?
6 feet equals 1.8288 meters, usually rounded to 1.83 m. 5 feet is 1.52 m and 10 feet is 3.05 m.
How do I convert feet to meters quickly?
Multiply by 0.3 for a rough figure, then add about 1.6%. 50 ft ≈ 15 m by the shortcut, 15.24 m exactly.
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter is about 3.281 feet, the inverse of 0.3048. So a 2-meter doorway is roughly 6 feet 7 inches.
Is the foot-to-meter conversion exact?
Yes, for the international foot it is exactly 0.3048 m. Only the US survey foot differs, and by a negligible amount for everyday use.