Feet to Meters Converter
Type a value in feet to see it in meters as you type, with the exact formula and a reference chart.
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How this was calculated
- 1 meter = 3.280839895 feet
- 30 ÷ 3.280839895 = 9.144 m
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 ft | 3.6576 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m |
| 40 ft | 12.192 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
| m | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28084 ft |
| 1.5 m | 4.92126 ft |
| 1.6 m | 5.24934 ft |
| 1.7 m | 5.57743 ft |
| 1.8 m | 5.90551 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56168 ft |
| 2.5 m | 8.2021 ft |
| 3 m | 9.84252 ft |
| 4 m | 13.1234 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 6 m | 19.685 ft |
| 8 m | 26.2467 ft |
How to convert feet to meters
1 foot = 0.3048 meters. To convert feet to meters, divide by 3.280839895 (or multiply by 0.3048). The international foot is 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 m. The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
Worked examples
- 6 feet = 1.8288 m (6 ÷ 3.2808399)
- 30 feet = 9.144 m (30 ÷ 3.2808399)
- 1,000 feet = 304.8 m (1,000 ÷ 3.2808399)
Where this conversion comes up
Feet are used for height, ceiling height, altitude in aviation and US property; meters for room sizes, building heights and running distances. Comes up for ceiling heights, altitude and swimming-pool lengths. A foot is exactly 0.3048 m, so 1,000 ft (a common altitude step) is 304.8 m.
Quick estimate
Multiply by 0.3, then add 1.6%: 100 ft ≈ 30 m, exact 30.48 m.
Common mistakes
- Multiplying instead of dividing. A meter is larger than a foot, so the number of meters must come out smaller: 6 feet = 1.8288 m.
- Rounding too early. Keep the full factor until the last step; rounding 0.305 to 0.3 first puts large values noticeably off.
Going the other way? Use the meters to feet converter. Related length converters: mm to inches, inches to mm, inches to feet, feet to inches, feet to cm, cm to mm.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert feet to meters?
Multiply the feet by 0.3048 (or divide by 3.280839895). For example, 30 feet is 9.144 meters.
How many meters are in one foot?
One foot is 0.3048 meters. The international foot is 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 m.
What is 1,000 feet in meters?
1,000 feet is 304.8 meters.
Is there a quick way to estimate feet to meters?
Multiply by 0.3, then add 1.6%: 100 ft ≈ 30 m, exact 30.48 m.
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