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1 Foot to Meters

1 foot is 0.3048 meters. See the step-by-step breakdown and reference table below, or try a different value in the calculator.

1 ft = 0.3048 m
ft × 0.3048 = m
Try: 2 ft to m 6 ft to m
1 ft is also
1 ft = 0.000305 km 1 ft = 0.000189 mi 1 ft = 12 in 1 ft = 30.48 cm 1 ft = 304.8 mm 1 ft = 0.3333 yd
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How to Convert Feet to Meters

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

The same formula works for any value. Multiply by 0.3048 to go from feet to meters.

Quick Mental Conversion

For a rough estimate, multiply feet by 0.3. For example, 1 ft × 0.3 = 0.3 m. The exact answer is 0.3048 m.

Common Foot to Meter Conversions

Feet (ft) Meters (m)
1 ft 0.3048 m
2 ft 0.6096 m
5 ft 1.52 m
10 ft 3.05 m
15 ft 4.57 m
20 ft 6.1 m
25 ft 7.62 m
50 ft 15.24 m
75 ft 22.86 m
100 ft 30.48 m
250 ft 76.2 m
500 ft 152.4 m
1,000 ft 304.8 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

1 foot equals 0.3048 meters.
The formula is: ft × 0.3048 = m. See the ft to m formula page for worked examples.
Use the meters to foot converter. The reverse formula is: m ÷ 0.3048 = ft.
The calculator uses the full-precision conversion factor for accuracy. Table values and displayed results are rounded for readability.
The conversion formula (ft × 0.3048 = m) is based on internationally defined standards. Displayed results are rounded for readability, while the calculator uses the full-precision factor.
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