Feet to Meters Converter

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 ft0.3048 m30.48 cm
2 ft0.6096 m60.96 cm
3 ft (1 yd)0.9144 m91.44 cm
4 ft1.2192 m121.92 cm
5 ft1.524 m152.4 cm
5 ft 6 in1.6764 m167.64 cm
6 ft1.8288 m182.88 cm
6 ft 6 in1.9812 m198.12 cm
7 ft2.1336 m213.36 cm
10 ft3.048 m304.8 cm
20 ft6.096 m609.6 cm
50 ft15.24 m1524 cm
100 ft30.48 m3048 cm

Frequently asked questions

How many meters is 5 feet?
5 feet = 1.524 meters. Calculation: 5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 m. This is approximately 152.4 centimeters.
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet = 1.8288 meters = 182.88 centimeters. 6 feet is a commonly referenced height — just under 1.83 meters.
How many feet are in a meter?
1 meter = 3.28084 feet. So a meter is slightly longer than 3 feet (a yard is exactly 3 feet = 0.9144 meters).
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
First convert everything to inches (multiply feet by 12 and add the remaining inches). Then multiply total inches by 0.0254 to get meters. For example, 5 ft 10 in = 70 inches × 0.0254 = 1.778 meters.
How many feet is 1.8 meters?
1.8 meters = 5.906 feet = 5 feet 10.87 inches. Calculation: 1.8 ÷ 0.3048 = 5.906 feet.