Feet to Meters (ft to m)
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
How to convert feet to meters
m = ft ÷ 3.2808399
Example: 5 ÷ 3.2808399 = 1.524, so 5 feet = 1.524 meters.
Feet to meters comes up with aircraft altitudes, US house plans, boat lengths and height requirements written in feet.
A typical cruising altitude of 35,000 ft is about 10,668 m. For quick estimates, divide feet by 3.3 or multiply by 0.3.
Feet to Meters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 5.5 ft | 1.6764 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 6.5 ft | 1.9812 m |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 12 ft | 3.6576 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
What is a foot?
A foot is 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is used for height in the US and UK, for aircraft altitude worldwide, and for property and room sizes in the United States.
What is a meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Room sizes, building heights and sports distances are given in meters.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in one foot?
One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Use the formula m = ft ÷ 3.2808399. 5 ÷ 3.2808399 = 1.524, so 5 feet = 1.524 meters.
What is 1,000 ft in m?
1,000 ft = 304.8 m.
How do I convert meters back to feet?
Use the inverse formula ft = m × 3.2808399, or open the Meters to Feet converter.
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