Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet (ft) to meters (m). One foot equals 0.3048 meters, so multiply a value in feet by 0.3048 to get meters.
Formula: multiply the source value by 0.3048
Quick Conversions
About this tool
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 meters (12 inches). The meter is the SI base unit of length.
How to use it
- Type a value in feet in the first field. The unit menus start on ft → m.
- Read the result in meters. It updates as you type; use Precision to choose how many decimals are shown.
- Press the swap button, or open the Meters to Feet converter, to convert meters back to feet.
m = ft × 0.3048
ft = m ÷ 0.3048
Examples
1 ft to m
1 ft × 0.3048 = 0.3048 m.
6 ft to m (a common ceiling height)
6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m.
5,280 ft to m (one mile)
5,280 ft × 0.3048 = 1,609.34 m.
Feet to meters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 250 | 76.2 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
Meters to feet (reverse)
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.28084 |
| 5 | 16.4042 |
| 10 | 32.8084 |
| 50 | 164.042 |
| 100 | 328.084 |
FAQ
How many meters are in one foot?
One foot is 0.3048 meters. The unrounded factor is 0.3048.
How do I convert meters back to feet?
Divide by 0.3048, or multiply by 3.28084. For example, 10 m is 32.8084 ft.
Is this the US survey foot?
No. This is the international foot, exactly 0.3048 m. The US survey foot (1200/3937 m) differs by about two parts per million and was retired for most uses in the United States at the end of 2022.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes, before rounding. Both units are defined exactly in meters, so the only difference comes from how many decimals you choose to display.