Feet to Meters
Instant ft to m conversions for precise measurements.
Visual Scale
Relative lengths: A person (6 ft) vs. basketball hoop (10 ft) vs. building floor (100 ft).
Conversion Formula
1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly.
- Multiply feet by 0.3048: meters = feet × 0.3048
- Example: 6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m
- Reverse: feet = meters ÷ 0.3048
Popular Conversions
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
Everyday Examples
- A standard door height: 6.6 ft (2.01 m)
- Soccer field length: 360 ft (110 m)
- American football field: 360 ft (109.728 m)
- Average male height in US: 5.6 ft (1.75 m)
Imperial vs Metric
US and UK often use feet for height and construction, while Europe and most countries prefer meters. 1 ft traces to human foot length; meter is 1/10,000,000 of Earth meridian quadrant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters in a foot?
Exactly 0.3048 meters in 1 foot, defined internationally since 1959.
Is 5 feet 1.5 meters?
5 ft equals 1.524 meters, rounded to 1.52 m.
Feet to meters for height?
Convert personal height: 5 ft 9 in = 5.75 ft × 0.3048 ≈ 1.75 m.
Batch convert feet to meters?
Enter values separated by commas, like 1,2,3 for multiple results.
References
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). “U.S. Survey Foot.” NIST Handbook 44, Appendix D.
- International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM). “The International System of Units (SI Brochure), 9th ed., 2019.”
- Britannica. “Foot (unit).” Encyclopædia Britannica.