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Feet to meters

Used for heights, room sizes, building plans and altitudes quoted in feet.

0.3048

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 ft0.3048 m
2 ft0.6096 m
3 ft0.9144 m
4 ft1.2192 m
5 ft1.524 m
6 ft1.8288 m
7 ft2.1336 m
8 ft2.4384 m
9 ft2.7432 m
10 ft3.048 m
15 ft4.572 m
20 ft6.096 m
25 ft7.62 m
30 ft9.144 m
50 ft15.24 m
100 ft30.48 m
500 ft152.4 m
1,000 ft304.8 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.