Feet to meters
Used for heights, room sizes, building plans and altitudes quoted in feet.
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
Formula: meters = feet ÷ 3.280839895
How to convert
How to convert feet to meters
One foot is 0.3048 meters. To convert, use this formula:
meters = feet ÷ 3.280839895
Example: 10 feet = 3.048 meters.
Feet to meters table
| feet (ft) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 9 ft | 2.7432 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
About the units
- A foot is 12 inches, exactly 30.48 centimeters.
- The meter is the base unit of length in the metric system, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
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Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a foot?
One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Use the formula meters = feet ÷ 3.280839895. For example, 10 feet is 3.048 meters.
What is 10 feet in meters?
10 feet is 3.048 meters.
How do I convert meters back to feet?
Use the formula feet = meters × 3.280839895. One meter is 3.280839895 feet.