Feet to Meters
One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
Meters = feet ÷ 3.280839895
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Common Length Conversions
Length Units Reference
Metric System
- 1 km = 1,000 m
- 1 m = 100 cm
- 1 cm = 10 mm
Imperial System
- 1 mi = 5,280 ft
- 1 yd = 3 ft
- 1 ft = 12 in
Conversions
- 1 in = 2.54 cm
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- 1 mi = 1.609 km
Feet to Meters Conversion Table
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 75 | 22.86 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 250 | 76.2 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
About This Conversion
Feet to meters is the conversion you need when a US-sourced specification meets a metric standard: ceiling heights, cable runs, land plots, aviation altitudes. Because one foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 m, this direction is exact and never needs rounding for accuracy, only for tidiness.
Aviation is the odd case where the conversion is deliberately not applied. Flight levels remain in feet almost worldwide, so a cruise altitude of 35,000 ft stays 35,000 ft rather than becoming 10,668 m, even in fully metric airspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters are in a foot?
One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. The value is a definition, not a measurement.
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet is exactly 1.8288 meters, usually quoted as 1.83 m.
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
Convert the whole thing to inches first, multiply by 0.0254. For 5 ft 10 in: 70 inches × 0.0254 = 1.778 m.
What is 35,000 feet in meters?
35,000 feet is 10,668 meters, a typical airliner cruising altitude.
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