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Convert feet to meters
Instant, accurate ft → m conversion with a live converter, table and formula.
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1 feet = 0.3048 meters
1 meter = 3.28084 feet
feet to meters table
| feet (ft) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.1524 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
Formula
meters = feet × 0.3048.
Example
10 feet = 3.048 meters.
What is a feet?
A foot (ft) is 12 inches (30.48 cm), used for height and short distances in the US and UK.
What is a meter?
The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, originally a ten-millionth of the equator-to-pole distance.
Real-world reference points
A meter is about one long stride; a foot is a large shoe; an inch is the top joint of a thumb.
| Reference | feet | meters |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card width | 0.281 ft | 0.0856 m |
| Average adult height | 5.58 ft | 1.7 m |
| Door height | 6.56 ft | 2 m |
| Football (soccer) pitch length | 344 ft | 105 m |
| Marathon distance | 138,000 ft | 42,195 m |
Mistakes to avoid with length conversions
- Mixing unit systems mid-calculation — convert everything first, then do the math.
- Treating yards and meters as equal: a yard is ~8.6% shorter, which compounds over long distances.
- Rounding centimeters to inches too early when cutting materials — keep one extra decimal until the final cut.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters in a feet?+
1 feet = 0.3048 meters.
How do I convert feet to meters?+
Enter the value in the feet box above and the meters value appears instantly. You can also type in the meters box to convert the other way.
Is this ft to m converter free?+
Yes — it is 100% free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.