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Feet to Meters
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
To convert feet to meters, use the formula meters = feet × 0.3048. Type any value in the converter above for an instant result — everything runs in your browser.
About these units
The foot is an imperial unit of length used in the United States for height, room dimensions and altitude. The meter is the metric standard used by the rest of the world. Converting feet to meters is common when reading US property listings, sports records or aviation data from a metric perspective.
When you might need this conversion
- Converting a 6-foot person's height to meters for an international form
- Translating a 20-foot shipping container's length into meters
- Converting a 10,000-foot mountain elevation to meters
Feet to Meters conversion table
| feet (ft) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 12 ft | 3.6576 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 200 ft | 60.96 m |
How to convert feet to meters
- Enter your value in the “From” box above.
- The result in meters appears instantly, using meters = feet × 0.3048.
- Swap the units any time to convert back.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is 1 foot?
1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.
What is 6 feet in meters?
6 feet is about 1.83 meters (6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288).
Why is a foot 0.3048 meters?
Because one foot is 12 inches and the inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm: 12 × 2.54 = 30.48 cm = 0.3048 m.
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