Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters in a click. A foot is exactly 0.3048 m, so this tool gives you metric lengths accurate enough for any project.
How to convert feet to meters
- Enter a value in feet in the box above.
- Read the meter result — it recalculates instantly.
- Use the dropdowns to convert feet to centimeters, yards or kilometers.
The formula
Meters are found by multiplying feet by 0.3048:
meters = feet × 0.3048
To reverse it, divide meters by 0.3048 to return to feet.
Common feet to meters values
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
Related tools
- Meters to Feet converter — go the other way.
- Inches to CM converter — for smaller lengths.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert feet to meters?
- Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m. The converter above does this as you type.
- How many meters are in a foot?
- Exactly 0.3048 meters. That definition is fixed, so the conversion is precise rather than approximate.
- What is 6 feet in meters?
- 6 feet is 1.8288 meters (6 × 0.3048), commonly rounded to about 1.83 m.
- How do I convert a height in feet and inches to meters?
- Turn everything into feet first — e.g. 5 ft 9 in is 5.75 ft — then multiply by 0.3048. That gives 5.75 × 0.3048 ≈ 1.753 m.
- Why is 0.3048 the exact factor?
- The international foot was defined in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters, tying the imperial foot directly to the metric system.
- Are my entries private?
- Yes. The calculation happens locally in your browser and nothing is uploaded or logged.