Ft to M Converter: Feet to Meters and Meters to Feet
Convert feet to meters or meters back to feet in one tap. Wondering how many meters are in a foot? The answer is exact: 1 ft = 0.3048 m. Type a value below to get an instant ft to meters conversion, or browse the feet to meters chart for common values.
The ft to m formula is simple: multiply feet by 0.3048. To go from meters to feet, divide meters by 0.3048.
Height in Feet to Meters
Enter a body height in feet and inches to get meters, the unit used on medical forms and ID documents outside the US.
Feet to Meters Chart
A quick ft to m table for everyday lookups. Values are computed with the exact factor 0.3048.
| 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 |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 9 ft | 2.7432 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
| Meters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28084 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56168 ft |
| 3 m | 9.84252 ft |
| 4 m | 13.12336 ft |
| 5 m | 16.404199 ft |
| 6 m | 19.685039 ft |
| 7 m | 22.965879 ft |
| 8 m | 26.246719 ft |
| 9 m | 29.527559 ft |
| 10 m | 32.808399 ft |
| 15 m | 49.212598 ft |
| 20 m | 65.616798 ft |
| 25 m | 82.020997 ft |
| 50 m | 164.041995 ft |
| 100 m | 328.08399 ft |
Where Feet to Meters Matters
The Ft to M Formula
meters = feet × 0.3048 and feet = meters ÷ 0.3048. The number 0.3048 is exact, not rounded: the international yard was fixed at precisely 0.9144 meters in 1959, and a foot is one third of a yard. That is why 10 feet converts to exactly 3.048 meters with no approximation involved.
Feet to Meters FAQs
How many meters are in one foot?
One foot equals 0.3048 meters exactly. The value 0.3048 is not rounded: it is the legal definition of the international foot agreed in 1959.
What is the formula to convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. Formula: meters = feet × 0.3048. Example: 10 feet × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Divide meters by 0.3048. Formula: feet = meters ÷ 0.3048. Example: 100 meters ÷ 0.3048 = 328.08399 feet.
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet = 1.8288 meters (6 × 0.3048).
How many meters is 5.5 feet tall?
5.5 feet = 1.6764 meters (5.5 × 0.3048). A person who is five and a half feet tall is 1.6764 m tall.
What is 1.75 meters in feet?
1.75 meters = 5.74147 feet (1.75 ÷ 0.3048), which is about 5 feet 8.9 inches.
Is 0.3048 exact or an approximation?
It is exact. The international yard was defined as exactly 0.9144 meters in 1959, so one foot, one third of a yard, is exactly 0.3048 meters.
How many feet are in 1 meter?
1 meter = 3.28084 feet (1 ÷ 0.3048, rounded to 5 decimals).
What is 35,000 feet in meters?
35,000 feet = 10,668 meters. That is a typical cruising altitude for commercial airliners.
Why does aviation use feet instead of meters?
Altitude in feet is the ICAO standard used in most of the world, so pilots, controllers, and altimeters work in feet while metric users convert to meters. China and Mongolia are notable exceptions that use meters for altitude.
How many meters is 25 feet?
25 feet = 7.62 meters (25 × 0.3048), a common length for rooms, fences, and small construction spans.
What is half a foot in meters?
0.5 feet = 0.1524 meters, which is 15.24 centimeters.
How many feet is 10,000 meters?
10,000 meters = 32,808.39895 feet (10,000 ÷ 0.3048).
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