The short answer
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- 1 m ≈ 3.28084 ft
Worked example10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m
UNIT CONVERSION
← Length converterFeet to metres
To convert feet to metres, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.
What the units mean
Foot. The foot is exactly 0.3048 metres, or 12 inches. Three feet make a yard.
Metre. The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Feet to metres table
| Feet (ft) | Metres (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.1524 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 7 | 2.1336 |
| 8 | 2.4384 |
| 9 | 2.7432 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 12 | 3.6576 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 30 | 9.144 |
| 40 | 12.192 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 60 | 18.288 |
| 70 | 21.336 |
| 75 | 22.86 |
| 80 | 24.384 |
| 90 | 27.432 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 150 | 45.72 |
| 200 | 60.96 |
| 250 | 76.2 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert feet to metres?
Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m.
How many metres are in one foot?
One foot is exactly 0.3048 metres.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact legal definitions, so the factor is exact. Values on this page are rounded to 7 significant figures.