Feet to Meters
Type a value in either box to convert between feet and meters. The factor is 0.3048.
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Feet field.
- The Meters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Meters field converts back to Feet the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Feet to Meters formula
The factor from feet to meters is 0.3048.
m = ft × 0.3048
Why this factor: the foot and the meter are both defined against the meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.3048 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.3048 — or use the Meters to Feet converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 12 ft and multiply by the factor 0.3048: the result is 3.6576 m.
12 ft × 0.3048 = 3.6576 m
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a foot?
A foot is twelve inches, the primary unit for human-scale dimensions in the US.
Definition: Exactly 0.3048 meter since 1959 — one third of the international yard.
Where it is used: Building heights, room dimensions, aviation altitude worldwide, and personal height in the US and UK.
Worth knowing: The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
What is a meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length — the reference every other length unit is now defined against.
Definition: Since 1983 the meter has been defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at exactly 299,792,458 meters per second, so a meter is the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Where it is used: Universal in science, engineering and everyday measurement everywhere except the United States.
Feet vs Meters
The foot is an imperial unit while the meter is an SI unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a foot?
One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
What is the formula to convert feet to meters?
Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. To reverse it, divide by 0.3048 instead.
How do I convert meters back to feet?
Divide by 0.3048, which is the same as multiplying by 3.2808399.
How many meters are in 10 feet?
10 ft works out to 3.048 m.
Is there anything to watch out for with feet?
The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
How is the foot defined?
Exactly 0.3048 meter since 1959 — one third of the international yard.