Feet and meters for height and distance
Feet are common in US daily use, while meters are standard in the metric system. Converting between them is useful for height, construction, athletics, and travel.
Because 1 foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, this conversion is stable and precise.
Common feet to meters conversions
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
Feet to Meters formula
To convert feet to meters, multiply the feet value by 0.3048. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by the same number (or multiply by 3.2808). The relationship is exact and linear, so the same factor works for any value.
- Feet → Meters: m = ft × 0.3048
- Meters → Feet: ft = m ÷ 0.3048
Feet to Meters conversion chart
Use this quick-reference chart for the most common feet-to-meters values. Each result is calculated with the exact 0.3048 factor.
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 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 |