Feet to Meters Converter
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Formula: multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters
How to convert feet to meters
To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 5 feet × 0.3048 = 1.524 meters. Going the other way, multiply meters by 3.28084 to get feet.
One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters — this has been the international standard since 1959. There are exactly 12 inches in a foot, and 3 feet in a yard.
This conversion is commonly needed for height measurements, construction projects, aviation (where altitude is often measured in feet), and when comparing measurements between countries that use metric vs imperial systems.
Feet to meters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft (1 yd) | 0.9144 m | 91.44 cm |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m | 121.92 cm |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m | 152.4 cm |
| 5 ft 6 in | 1.6764 m | 167.64 cm |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m | 182.88 cm |
| 6 ft 6 in | 1.9812 m | 198.12 cm |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m | 213.36 cm |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m | 304.8 cm |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m | 609.6 cm |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m | 1524 cm |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m | 3048 cm |