Free online feet to meters converter (ft to m). Instant conversion, formula, conversion table, real-world examples and FAQs.
Multiply the feet value by the conversion factor:m = ft × 0.3048
| feet (ft) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 200 ft | 60.96 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
• feet: The foot dates back to Roman "pes" (foot). 1 foot = 12 inches; heights and building clearances are often in feet.
• meters: Since 1983 the meter is the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 second in vacuum — the SI base unit of length.
• Watch significant figures: 2–3 decimals are enough for daily use; keep more for engineering and science.
1 ft = 0.3048 m. Use the converter above to compute any value, or multiply ft by 0.3048.
Yes — conversions use the exact international factors (e.g. 1 inch = 2.54 cm), and results are rounded to 4 decimals.
Feet are used for US heights, floor-to-ceiling heights, and shipping containers (20/40-ft boxes). Meters are used for room dimensions, fabric sales, and athletics tracks. Whenever a value is given in ft but you need m, this converter is the quick fix.