Convert feet to meters
Converting feet to meters is a common length task, whether you are checking a recipe, a spec sheet, a travel distance or a homework problem. Since 1 ft equals 0.3048 m, the math is a single multiplication — and this page does it for you instantly, with the formula, a table of common values and answers to the questions people ask most.
Exact factor
How to convert feet to meters
To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m.
m = ft × 0.3048
- Write down the value in feet you want to convert.
- Multiply it by 0.3048 (the exact ft→m factor).
- The result is your value in meters. Check it below with the converter or the table.
Conversion table
Common values of feet and their equivalents in meters:
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 250 | 76.2 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
About these units
Foot (ft). A foot is an imperial unit defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. It remains the common unit for human height, room dimensions and altitude in the US and UK.
Meter (m). The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It is the foundation of the metric system worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet to meters?
To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m. Or skip the math: type the value into the converter at the top of this page and the result updates instantly.
How many meters are in 1 foot?
1 ft = 0.3048 m. That is the fixed relationship used by this converter and by international standards.
How many feet are in 1 meter?
1 m = 3.28084 ft. If you are converting in the opposite direction, use our Meter to Foot converter for the dedicated table and FAQ.
Is the feet to meters conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by international agreement, so the factor of 0.3048 is exact. Displayed results are rounded to 6 significant digits only for readability.
What is foot used for?
A foot is an imperial unit defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. It remains the common unit for human height, room dimensions and altitude in the US and UK.