feet to meters — ft to m Converter

Free online feet to meters converter (ft to m). Instant conversion, formula, conversion table, real-world examples and FAQs.

Conversion Formula

Multiply the feet value by the conversion factor:
m = ft × 0.3048

How to Convert Step by Step

Common feet to m Conversion Table

feet (ft)meters (m)
1 ft0.3048 m
2 ft0.6096 m
5 ft1.524 m
10 ft3.048 m
20 ft6.096 m
50 ft15.24 m
100 ft30.48 m
200 ft60.96 m
500 ft152.4 m
1000 ft304.8 m

Real-World Examples

About feet & meters

• 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.

FAQ

How many meters in 1 ft?

1 ft = 0.3048 m. Use the converter above to compute any value, or multiply ft by 0.3048.

Is this feet-to-meters converter accurate?

Yes — conversions use the exact international factors (e.g. 1 inch = 2.54 cm), and results are rounded to 4 decimals.

When is feet to meters conversion used?

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.

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