Feet to Meters Converter
Helpful for room dimensions, aircraft altitudes and property measurements listed in feet.
1 ft = 0.3048 m
meters
1 ft = 0.3048 m
How to convert feet to meters
Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.
Formula
m = ft × 0.3048
Examples
- 6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m
- 20 ft × 0.3048 = 6.096 m
- 35,000 ft × 0.3048 = 10,668 m
Feet to meters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 7 | 2.1336 |
| 8 | 2.4384 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 12 | 3.6576 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
| 10,000 | 3,048 |
Values rounded to 4 decimal places or 4 significant digits.
About feet
The foot equals 12 inches, which is exactly 0.3048 meters. Americans use it for height and room dimensions, and aviation uses it worldwide for altitude. The slightly different US survey foot was officially retired at the end of 2022.
About meters
The meter is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined by the speed of light: it is the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in one foot?
One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example: 20 ft × 0.3048 = 6.096 m.
How many feet are in one meter?
One meter equals 3.2808 feet.
Is the ft to m conversion exact?
Yes. The factor follows directly from the official definitions of both units, so the only rounding is in how many decimals are displayed.