Feet to Meters

1 ft = 0.3048 m

Feet to meters comes up whenever American or British measurements must fit into metric paperwork. Architects share floor plans internationally, divers compare depth ratings, and pilots or hikers relate altitudes given in feet to metric maps. A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, which makes the conversion exact.

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When you need to convert feet to meters

Translating US room dimensions or ceiling heights into metric building specifications
Comparing a mountain summit elevation in feet with a metric trail map
Reading boat lengths listed in feet for a metric marina registration
Checking dive depth ratings on gear sold in US markets

How to convert feet to meters

m = ft × 0.3048

Example: 5 ft = 1.524 m

Common lengths in feet

Feet (ft)	Meters (m)
1 ft	0.3048 m
3 ft	0.9144 m
5 ft	1.524 m
6 ft	1.8288 m
10 ft	3.048 m
20 ft	6.096 m
50 ft	15.24 m
100 ft	30.48 m
1,000 ft	304.8 m

Tips for converting feet to meters

Multiply feet by 0.3 for a quick estimate. The result is about 1.6% low, close enough for trip planning.
Dividing feet by 3.3 gives an even closer estimate, within about 1% of the exact value.
Areas do not convert with the same factor. Square feet need the factor squared, so do not multiply square footage by 0.3048.

Feet to Meters conversion 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
40 ft	12.192 m
50 ft	15.24 m
75 ft	22.86 m
100 ft	30.48 m
250 ft	76.2 m
500 ft	152.4 m
1,000 ft	304.8 m

About the units

Feet: The foot is an imperial and US customary unit of length equal to 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is common for height, room dimensions and altitude.

Meters: The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Frequently asked questions

How many meters are in 1 foot?

1 foot equals 0.3048 meters.

How many feet are in 1 meter?

1 meter equals 3.28084 feet.

How do I convert feet to meters?

Use the formula m = ft × 0.3048.

What is 10 feet in meters?

10 feet equals 3.048 meters.

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Sources

Conversion factors use the exact definitions published by NIST and the BIPM, and are checked by automated tests against those definitions.

Last updated: October 17, 2026