length conversion
Convert Feet to Meters
One foot equals 0.3048 meters. Enter any value below for an exact conversion.
How to convert Feet to Meters
- Type the number of feet into the first field.
- The equivalent in meters appears immediately.
- Swap the units to convert in the opposite direction.
Feet to Meters formula
m = ft × 0.3048
Worked example: to convert 12 ft, multiply 12 × 0.3048 = 3.6576 m.
This conversion factor is exact by international definition rather than measured, so the only rounding is whatever you apply to the final answer.
Feet to Meters conversion table
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
What is a foot?
Exactly 0.3048 meters, or twelve inches. Aviation altitude is measured in feet almost everywhere in the world, including in fully metric countries.
What is a meter?
The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a foot?
One foot is 0.3048 meters.
How do I convert feet to meters in my head?
Divide by 3 and subtract 10%. 6 ft → 2 − 0.2 = 1.8 m.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined in terms of each other by international agreement, so the factor 0.3048 is exact rather than approximate.
How many feet is 100 m?
100 m is 328.08 ft.
Which countries use meters?
The SI standard, used for measurement in every country including officially in the US.
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