Convert Feet to meters
1 foot = 0.3048 meters · m = ft ÷ 3.280839895
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from feet, the US customary unit for height, rooms, and building dimensions, to meters, the SI base unit of length used for rooms, buildings, and sports distances. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
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 |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 75 ft | 22.86 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 250 ft | 76.2 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
The formula
m = ft ÷ 3.280839895Because both units measure length, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many meters are in a foot?
- There are 0.3048 meters in 1 foot. The formula is m = ft ÷ 3.280839895.
- How do you convert feet to meters?
- Use the formula m = ft ÷ 3.280839895. For example, 10 feet equals 3.048 meters.
- Is the feet to meters conversion exact?
- Yes. Feet and meters are both units of length, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is ft short for?
- ft is the standard symbol for foot (also written as ft). m is the symbol for meter.