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Feet to Meters Converter

Convert feet to meters using the formula ft × 0.3048 = m. The calculator below shows higher precision results. The reference table is rounded for readability.

Feet

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0.3048 m

ft × 0.3048 = m

ft to m formula and worked examples

Try: 1 ft 5 ft 10 ft 50 ft 100 ft

Formula and Step-by-Step

ft × 0.3048 = m

Step-by-step: 1 ft to m

Start with 1 ft
Multiply by 0.3048: 1 × 0.3048 = 0.3048
Result: 1 ft = 0.3048 m

Conversion Table

Common feet to meters values. The table and calculator both use the same conversion formula shown above.

Feet (ft)	Meters (m)
1 ft	0.3048 m
2 ft	0.6096 m
5 ft	1.52 m
10 ft	3.05 m
25 ft	7.62 m
50 ft	15.24 m
100 ft	30.48 m
250 ft	76.2 m
500 ft	152.4 m
1,000 ft	304.8 m

What Are Feet and Meters?

What is a Foot?

A foot is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It is commonly used for height and room measurements in the US and UK.

What is a Meter?

A meter is the base unit of length in the metric system. It is used worldwide for general measurements in science, construction, and everyday life.

Why convert feet to meters?

People typically convert feet to meters when converting US building measurements, ceiling heights, and room sizes to metric.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters are in 1 foot? expand_more

1 foot equals 0.3048 meters.

What is the formula to convert feet to meters? expand_more

The formula is: ft × 0.3048 = m. See the ft to m formula page for step-by-step worked examples.

How do I convert meters back to feet? expand_more

Use the meters to feet converter. 1 m = 3.28 ft.

Are feet to meters conversions accurate? expand_more

Yes. The conversion uses the formula ft × 0.3048 = m, which is the exact internationally defined standard. Table values are rounded for quick reference.

How do I convert feet to meters without a calculator? expand_more

Apply the formula ft × 0.3048 = m. For quick estimates, round the factor to a simpler number.