How to convert feet to metres
m = ft × 0.3048
Example: 5 ft × 0.3048 = 1.524 m
Feet to Meters table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 0.1524 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 |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 9 ft | 2.7432 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m |
| 40 ft | 12.192 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 |
About these units
Feet (ft): A foot is exactly 0.3048 metres (12 inches). It is used for height, property and aviation altitude in the US and UK.
Meters (m): The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres are in 1 foot?
1 foot (ft) equals 0.3048 metres.
How do I convert ft to m?
Multiply the value in feet by 0.3048. For example, 5 ft × 0.3048 = 1.524 m.
How do I convert metres back to feet?
Multiply by 3.280839895 (or divide by 0.3048). 1 m = 3.280839895 ft.
What is a foot?
A foot is exactly 0.3048 metres (12 inches). It is used for height, property and aviation altitude in the US and UK.
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