Feet to Meters
Perform feet to meters conversions with precision using the formula 1 ft = 0.3048 m. Switch directions instantly for accurate length calculations.
Feet ↔ Meters Calculator
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Popular Feet to Meters Values
| Feet (ft) ↑↓ | Meters (m) ↑↓ |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.03048 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 30 | 9.144 |
| 40 | 12.192 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
Conversion Formula
To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048: meters = feet × 0.3048. Reverse: feet = meters ÷ 0.3048 (or × 3.28084).
Steps Example: 15 ft to meters → 15 × 0.3048 = 4.572 m.
Visual Length Comparisons
Everyday Length Examples
- A standard door height: 6 ft 8 in ≈ 2.03 m
- Basketball hoop: 10 ft = 3.05 m
- Typical car length: 15 ft ≈ 4.57 m
- Football field width: 160 ft = 48.77 m
- Average man height: 5 ft 9 in ≈ 1.75 m
- Two-story building: ~20 ft ≈ 6.1 m per floor
Cultural Differences Note
In the US and UK, feet remain common for heights, construction, and sports. Metric countries like those in Europe and Asia default to meters for all measurements, affecting real estate listings and engineering specs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exactly 0.3048 meters.
Yes, defined internationally since 1959.
1 ft = 30.48 cm (× 0.3048 × 100).
1 m = 39.3701 inches (÷ 0.0254).
Imperial from Britain; metric from France, now global standard.
5 ft 10 in = 70 in × 0.0254 = 1.778 m.
1 yd = 3 ft = 0.9144 m.
1 mile = 5280 ft = 1609.34 m.
References
International System of Units (SI Brochure), BIPM, 9th edition, 2019.
US customary units, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Handbook 44, current edition.
UnitConverters.net, Feet to Meters conversion reference.
RapidTables.com, Feet to Meter formula and table.