Foot to Meter Converter
Quick answer
To convert feet to Meters, multiply by 0.3048 (or divide by 3.280839895). Therefore, 1 Foot (ft) equals 0.3048 Meters (m).
Formula: m = ft × 0.3048. Worked example: 10 ft = 3.048 m.
Convert Foot (ft) to Meter (m) online with our free unit converter. In length, 1 ft = 0.3048 m. Explore step-by-step conversion steps, mathematical formulas, and quick conversion reference tables below.
Worked example: converting Foot to Meter
- Step 1 — start with the formula. m = ft × 0.3048
- Step 2 — substitute your figure. 10 ft × 0.3048
- Step 3 — read the result. 10 ft = 3.048 m
- Step 4 — check it in reverse. ft = m × 3.280839895 returns 10 ft, which matches the figure you started with.
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1 ft = 0.3048 m
Formula:
m = ft × 0.3048With your value: 1 ft = 0.3048 m
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in foot so you can sanity-check the result.
Other Foot to Meter conversions
Foot to Meter Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.1524 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 250 | 76.2 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
Meter to Foot Conversion Table
| Meter (m) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.64042 |
| 1 | 3.28084 |
| 2 | 6.56168 |
| 5 | 16.404199 |
| 10 | 32.808399 |
| 15 | 49.212598 |
| 20 | 65.616798 |
| 25 | 82.020997 |
| 50 | 164.041995 |
| 100 | 328.08399 |
| 250 | 820.209974 |
| 500 | 1,640.419948 |
| 1000 | 3,280.839895 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Foot (ft)
Length
1 foot = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot, 1959).
The US survey foot (1200/3937 m) was deprecated for new work on 31 December 2022 and differs by about 2 ppm.
Source: International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959; NIST Federal Register Notice 59-5442
US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Meter (m)
Length
The metre is defined by taking the speed of light in vacuum to be exactly 299 792 458 m/s, with the second defined by the caesium frequency.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Standards and context behind Foot to Meter
- International foot
- Exactly 0.3048 m by the 1959 agreement.
- US survey foot
- 1200/3937 m — about 0.6 mm longer per 300 m; deprecated for new work since 2023.
- ICAO
- International aviation still reports altitude in feet, which is why the unit persists in a metric world.
How to Convert Foot to Meter
To convert from Foot (ft) to Meter (m), multiply the value by 0.3048.
Formula: m = ft × 0.3048
Reverse: ft = m × 3.280839895
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Foot. For example: 5 ft
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.3048
- The result is: 1.524 m
Foot and Meter Relationship
This conversion bridges the US Customary / Imperial and Metric (SI) measurement systems, commonly required when translating scientific data, international engineering specifications, or trade standards. Since 1 Foot represents a fraction of a Meter (1 Meter ≈ 3.2808 feet), the Meter is the larger measurement interval. Understanding the relationship between Foot and Meter is essential for accurate calculations in physics, engineering, commerce, and daily applications.
About Foot
The foot is an imperial unit equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It remains widely used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements.
Fun Fact: The foot was originally based on the length of a human foot, which varied from region to region.
Common uses of Foot: height measurement, real estate, construction.
About Meter
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
Fun Fact: The meter was redefined in 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Common uses of Meter: construction, athletics, science.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Meters are in 1 Foot?
- There are exactly 0.3048 Meters in 1 Foot. This means the conversion factor from Foot to Meter is 0.3048.
- What is the formula to convert Foot to Meter?
- The formula to convert Foot to Meter is: m = ft × 0.3048. For example, to convert 10 feet to Meters, you would multiply 10 by 0.3048.
- What is a Foot?
- The foot is an imperial unit equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It remains widely used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements.
- What is a Meter?
- The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
- What are the common uses of Foot?
- The Foot is commonly used in height measurement, real estate, construction.
- Which foot should I use for land surveys in the US?
- Use the international foot (0.3048 m) for all new work. State plane coordinate data published before 2023 may still be expressed in US survey feet, so check the metadata before mixing datasets.
- Why is aviation altitude still in feet?
- ICAO permits feet for altitude and flight levels, and most of the world's airspace, instruments and procedures are built around that convention.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Foot to Meter converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/foot-to-meter