Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet (ft) to meters (m), understand the exact 0.3048 factor, and see a practical length example.
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6 ft × 0.3048 ≈ 1.8288 m
Understanding feet and meters
To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. This converter uses the international foot, which is exactly 0.3048 meter.
What are feet (ft)?
A foot (ft) is a customary unit of length containing 12 inches. The plural is feet.
What are meters (m)?
A meter (m) is the SI base unit of length. One meter contains 100 centimeters or 1,000 millimeters.
How to use this converter
- Enter the length in feet.
- If you have feet and inches, first add inches divided by 12 to the feet.
- Read the equivalent length in meters.
The conversion formula
meters = feet × 0.3048
A worked example
A 6 ft length is 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m, or approximately 1.83 m.
Room dimensions and heights may be listed in feet. For 5 feet 6 inches, enter 5.5 feet, because 6 inches is half a foot; the result is 1.6764 m.
Quick conversion table
Values are rounded for readability.
| feet (ft) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
Common questions
How many meters are in one foot?
Exactly 0.3048 m.
Can I enter 5.6 for 5 feet 6 inches?
No. Enter 5.5. Decimal feet use tenths of a foot, while each inch is one twelfth of a foot.