Feet to meters
1 ft = 0.3048 m. Type in either box to convert both ways, in exact decimals.
The formula
1 ft = 0.3048 m
To convert feet to metres, multiply by 0.3048.
A foot is 12 inches and is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres, so feet and metres convert exactly.
Common values
| Feet | Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 8 | 2.4384 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
Worked out by Figure's own converter: every value is exact.
How to use it
Type a number in the top box and the answer appears in the bottom one as you type; type in the bottom box to go the other way. The round button swaps the units, the unit names open every other unit, and the Every unit list shows the same amount in all of them. Sums work in the boxes too. Nothing is uploaded and there is no account.
Good for:
- Room sizes, ceiling heights and floor plans
- Heights of buildings, trees and waterfalls
- Altitude: pilots and many hikers use feet
- Pool depths, boat lengths and ladder heights
- Rope, cable and hose lengths
Questions
How many metres is 1 foot?
1 foot is exactly 0.3048 metres.
How many feet and inches is 2 metres?
2 metres is 6 ft 6.7 in, or 6.562 feet.
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