Convert Feet to Meters
1 foot (ft) equals 0.3048 meters (m).
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Foot to Meter
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- 1 m = 3.280839895 ft
- Example: convert 15 ft to m: 15 ft = 15 × 0.3048 m = 4.572 m
Reference conditions. ft: The international yard and pound agreement (1959) fixed 1 yard = 0.9144 m exactly, so the inch, foot and mile are exact.
Formula
m = ft × 0.3048
or m = ft ÷ 3.280839895013
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m (exact)
- SI base unit: the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299 792 458 s
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Foot definition: foot; Meter definition: meter.
Worked examples
- A cruising altitude of 35000 ft is 10668 m.
35000 ft × 0.3048 = 10668 m - A 6 ft person is 1.8288 m tall.
6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m
Foot to Meter conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 0.1524 m |
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 5.5 ft | 1.6764 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 12 ft | 3.6576 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
| 5280 ft | 1609.344 m |
| 10000 ft | 3048 m |
| 35000 ft | 10668 m |
Where it's used
Altitudes, building dimensions and US plans in feet are converted to metres for international work. Multiply by exactly 0.3048.
Foot to other length units
| Conversion | 1 ft equals |
|---|---|
| foot to meter | 0.3048 m |
| foot to kilometer | 0.0003048 km |
| foot to centimeter | 30.48 cm |
| foot to millimeter | 304.8 mm |
| foot to micrometer | 304800 µm |
| foot to nanometer | 304800000 nm |
| foot to angstrom | 3048000000 Å |
| foot to mile | 0.0001893939394 mi |
| foot to yard | 0.3333333333 yd |
| foot to inch | 12 in |
| foot to mil | 12000 mil |
| foot to nautical mile | 0.0001645788337 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply by 0.3048: 10 ft = 3.048 m.
How many meters are in 1 foot?
1 ft = 0.3048 m.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply the value in ft by 0.3048, or divide it by 3.280839895. For example, 15 ft × 0.3048 = 4.572 m.
Is the ft to m conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 ft is exactly 0.3048 m.
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "foot (ft)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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