Feet to Meters
Convert feet to meters instantly. 1 ft = 0.3048 m. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert feet to meters
To convert feet to meters, divide by 3.280839895 (multiply by 0.3048). The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
m = ft × 0.3048
Feet to Meters conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
What is a feet?
Twelve inches, exactly 0.3048 m. Still standard for aviation altitude worldwide.
What is a meter?
The SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
The formula
m = ft × 0.3048
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Feet to Meters
- Type the number of feet you want to convert.
- Read the result in meters straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked meters to feet page.
Feet to Meters — frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a feet?
One feet equals 0.3048 m. m = ft × 0.3048
What is the formula to convert feet to meters?
The formula is m = ft × 0.3048. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert meters back to feet?
Divide instead of multiplying: one meter is 3.280839895 ft. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this feet to meters free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
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