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Feet to Meters Converter

1 ft = 0.3048 m

One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.

Conversion Formula

m = ft x 0.3048

Quick Converter

Feet to Meters Reference Table

Feet (ft) Meters (m)
0.1 ft 0.03048 m
0.5 ft 0.1524 m
1 ft 0.3048 m
2 ft 0.6096 m
3 ft 0.9144 m
5 ft 1.524 m
10 ft 3.048 m
15 ft 4.572 m
20 ft 6.096 m
25 ft 7.62 m
50 ft 15.24 m
75 ft 22.86 m
100 ft 30.48 m
150 ft 45.72 m
200 ft 60.96 m
250 ft 76.2 m
500 ft 152.4 m
750 ft 228.6 m
1000 ft 304.8 m
5000 ft 1524 m

How to Convert Feet to Meters

To convert feet to meters, use the formula: m = ft x 0.3048. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.

Quick Example

10 ft = 3.048 m

About the Feet to Meters Conversion

The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. Architecture, real estate, and aviation in the US quote heights and distances in feet, which must be converted to meters for metric plans and documentation.

Worked example: A 10-foot ceiling equals 10 x 0.3048 = 3.05 meters. A 6-foot person is about 1.83 m tall, and 30,000 feet of cruising altitude is roughly 9,144 m.

Common Uses

In practice, converting feet to meters comes up most often for converting floor plans and room heights, translating real estate listings, reading aviation altitudes, and planning fencing and landscaping in metric.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert feet to meters? +
Use the formula: m = ft x 0.3048. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. For example, 10 ft equals 3.048 m.
What is the conversion factor from feet to meters? +
The conversion factor is 0.3048. Multiply any value in feet by 0.3048 to get the equivalent in meters. This factor is based on internationally agreed standards.
How many meters are in 10 ft? +
10 ft equals 3.048 m. This is calculated using the formula m = ft x 0.3048. You can verify this by checking the reference table above.
Is the feet to meters conversion exact? +
Yes, this conversion is exact by international definition. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.
When would I need to convert feet to meters? +
Typical situations include converting floor plans and room heights, translating real estate listings, reading aviation altitudes, and planning fencing and landscaping in metric.

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