Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters and back. 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly.
Tip: Results show up to 8 significant digits. The factors and their sources are listed on the "Where our numbers come from" page.
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Feet and Meters
One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, and one meter is about 3.28083989501 feet. The converter works both ways: use the two tabs at the top of the tool to choose the direction.
Quick conversion table
Feet to Meters
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
Meters to Feet
| Meters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808399 ft |
| 2 m | 6.5616798 ft |
| 3 m | 9.8425197 ft |
| 5 m | 16.404199 ft |
| 10 m | 32.808399 ft |
| 20 m | 65.616798 ft |
| 50 m | 164.04199 ft |
| 100 m | 328.08399 ft |
| 500 m | 1,640.4199 ft |
| 1,000 m | 3,280.8399 ft |
Exact factor and source
| Conversion | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 foot in meters | 0.3048 | exact. NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B.8: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, exact by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement |
| 1 meter in feet | 3.28083989501 | rounded to 12 digits. SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM 2019): SI base unit of length |
How to convert feet to meters
- Step oneTake the number of feet.
- Step twoMultiply it by 0.3048.
- Step threeThe result is the number of meters.
- Step fourTo go back, divide by 0.3048, or multiply by 3.28083989501.
Example: 6 ft x 0.3048 = 1.8288 m.
All length units compared
Each unit written in meters, the base unit of this tool. Exact values come straight from the definitions.
| Unit | Symbol | Value in meters |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | mm | 0.001 meters |
| Centimeters | cm | 0.01 meters |
| Meters | m | 1 meter |
| Kilometers | km | 1,000 meters |
| Inches | in | 0.0254 meters |
| Feet | ft | 0.3048 meters |
| Yards | yd | 0.9144 meters |
| Miles | mi | 1,609.344 meters |
What is a foot?
The foot (ft) is a US customary unit of length equal to exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. It is used for height, room sizes and altitude.
What is a meter?
The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, defined by fixing the speed of light. It equals 3.28083989501 feet or 39.3700787402 inches.
What this converter does not do
- Results are rounded for display to 8 significant digits; the stored factor is the exact one.
- It uses the international foot (exactly 0.3048 m), not the older US survey foot.
- It converts lengths only; it does not convert between a length and a time, a pace or an area.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a foot?
1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. That factor is exact by definition.
How many feet are in a meter?
1 meter is about 3.28083989501 feet.
How many meters is a person who is 6 feet tall?
6 feet is 1.8288 meters, or 182.88 centimeters.
Where do the factors come from?
Feet: NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B.8: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, exact by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. Meters: SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM 2019): SI base unit of length.
References
- Feet: NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B.8: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, exact by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement
- Meters: SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM 2019): SI base unit of length
- NIST Special Publication 811: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), 2008 edition.
- The International System of Units (SI Brochure), 9th edition, BIPM.