This feet to meters converter gives you the ft to m result instantly, in your browser, with the exact ratio so you can verify it. 1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, and going the other way, 1 meter is 3.28084 feet. Feet are an imperial unit still common in the United States and the United Kingdom; meters are part of the metric system used in most countries.
To convert by hand, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 feet is 3.048 meters and 100 feet is 30.48 meters. The table below lists the most requested values, and the converter above accepts decimals for anything in between.
ft to m formula
m = ft × 0.3048
1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. Multiply the value in feet by that factor to get meters.
Feet to Meters conversion table
| feet | meters | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m | 0.305 |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m | 0.61 |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m | 0.914 |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m | 1.22 |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m | 1.52 |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m | 1.83 |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m | 2.13 |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m | 2.44 |
| 9 ft | 2.7432 m | 2.74 |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m | 3.05 |
| 12 ft | 3.6576 m | 3.66 |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m | 4.57 |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m | 6.1 |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m | 7.62 |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m | 9.14 |
| 40 ft | 12.192 m | 12.2 |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m | 15.2 |
| 60 ft | 18.288 m | 18.3 |
| 70 ft | 21.336 m | 21.3 |
| 75 ft | 22.86 m | 22.9 |
| 80 ft | 24.384 m | 24.4 |
| 90 ft | 27.432 m | 27.4 |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m | 30.5 |
| 150 ft | 45.72 m | 45.7 |
| 200 ft | 60.96 m | 61 |
| 250 ft | 76.2 m | 76.2 |
| 300 ft | 91.44 m | 91.4 |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m | 152 |
| 750 ft | 228.6 m | 229 |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m | 305 |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in 5 feet?
5 ft = 1.524 m. Multiply 5 by 0.3048, the number of meters in one foot. The converter on this page does the same arithmetic for any value, including decimals.
What is the formula to convert feet to meters?
m = ft × 0.3048. The factor comes from the definitions of the units: 1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. Worked example: 12 ft = 3.6576 m.
Is 30 ft the same as 9.144 m?
Yes. 30 ft = 9.144 m. Rounded to four decimals it is 9.144 m.
How do I convert meters back to feet?
Divide by 0.3048, or multiply by 3.28084: 1 meter is 3.28084 feet. The meters to feet page linked above lists common values the other way.
Is the ft to m conversion exact?
1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. The ratio is fixed by international agreement, so results are exact apart from rounding in the display.