Feet to Meters
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Feet to Meters Converter

Convert feet to meters — and meters back to feet — instantly. Uses the exact international factor of 0.3048, the same standard engineers, scientists, and architects rely on worldwide.

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0.3048
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1.7526
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Formula: (feet + inches ÷ 12) × 0.3048

Decimals:
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The Conversion Formula

Feet to Meters

meters = feet × 0.3048
e.g. 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m

Meters to Feet

feet = meters ÷ 0.3048
e.g. 2 ÷ 0.3048 = 6.5617 ft

The factor 0.3048 is exact by international definition — established in 1959 by the International Yard and Pound Agreement between the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. There is no rounding involved.

Common Conversions

Feet Meters cm
1 ft0.3048 m30.48
2 ft0.6096 m60.96
3 ft0.9144 m91.44
4 ft1.2192 m121.92
5 ft1.5240 m152.40
6 ft1.8288 m182.88
7 ft2.1336 m213.36
8 ft2.4384 m243.84
10 ft3.0480 m304.80
20 ft6.0960 m609.60
50 ft15.240 m1524.0
100 ft30.480 m3048.0

Click any row to see the full conversion page.

Height Quick Reference

  • 5 ft 0 in1.5240 m
  • 5 ft 6 in1.6764 m
  • 5 ft 9 in1.7526 m
  • 6 ft 0 in1.8288 m
  • 6 ft 4 in1.9304 m

Unit Facts

  • 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm = 0.3048 m
  • 1 meter = 3.28084 ft = 39.3701 in = 100 cm
  • The foot is used primarily in the US, UK, and Canada
  • The meter is the SI base unit of length, used in 190+ countries

Popular Conversion Pages

1 ft0.3048 m 2 ft0.6096 m 3 ft0.9144 m 4 ft1.2192 m 5 ft1.5240 m 6 ft1.8288 m 7 ft2.1336 m 8 ft2.4384 m 9 ft2.7432 m 10 ft3.0480 m 12 ft3.6576 m 15 ft4.5720 m 20 ft6.0960 m 25 ft7.6200 m 30 ft9.1440 m 50 ft15.240 m 100 ft30.480 m 200 ft60.960 m 500 ft152.40 m 1000 ft304.80 m

Who Uses This Converter

Architects & Engineers

Converting technical drawings and specifications between US customary and metric systems for international projects.

Students & Educators

Physics, engineering, and math coursework that requires switching between imperial and metric units.

Athletes & Coaches

Translating jump heights, throw distances, and performance metrics between league standards and international competitions.

Real Estate Professionals

Converting property dimensions and room sizes for international buyers and cross-border listings.

Travelers & Expats

Making sense of altitude, elevation, and distances while navigating between countries that use different systems.

Scientists & Researchers

Standardizing data from legacy datasets and studies that used imperial measurements into SI units for publication.

About This Tool

A scenario that happens every day

Sarah is a structural engineer in Chicago reviewing blueprints sent by a contractor in Germany. The US drawings list ceiling heights in feet; the German spec sheet uses meters. She needs the answer immediately — not after opening a spreadsheet, not after searching through a formula. She types 9 into this converter and reads 2.7432 m before she's finished the sentence. That's why this site exists.

What this site does

feet-to-meters.com is a free, fast, and accurate measurement conversion tool. It converts any feet value to meters (and back) using the exact international factor of 0.3048 — the same constant used by engineers, architects, and scientists worldwide. No rounding, no approximations, no account required.

Why the unit gap exists

The United States, Myanmar, and Liberia still use the imperial system. Every other country uses metric. This divide causes real friction daily — in engineering handoffs, global e-commerce, sports statistics, and science classrooms. We built this tool because unit conversion should take one second, not a detour through a search engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters is 1 foot?
1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly. This is the internationally defined conversion factor — not an approximation. It was established in 1959 by the International Yard and Pound Agreement and has been the global standard ever since.
How do I convert feet to meters manually?
Multiply your feet value by 0.3048. For example, 10 feet: 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters. To go the other way (meters to feet), divide by 0.3048 or multiply by approximately 3.28084.
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
Use the Feet & Inches tab above, or do it manually: divide the inches by 12 to get decimal feet, add to the whole feet, then multiply the total by 0.3048. Example: 5 ft 9 in → 9 ÷ 12 = 0.75, total = 5.75 ft → 5.75 × 0.3048 = 1.7526 m.
How tall is 6 feet in meters?
6 feet is exactly 1.8288 meters (6 × 0.3048). This is equivalent to 182.88 centimeters. It's one of the most commonly searched height conversions, often referenced in sports, medicine, and personal profiles.
Is 0.3048 exact or an approximation?
It is exact. One foot is defined as precisely 0.3048 meters under the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement — a treaty signed by the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The definition has not changed since.
What is 5 feet 11 inches in meters?
5 feet 11 inches = 1.8034 meters. Calculation: 11 ÷ 12 = 0.9167 ft, total = 5.9167 ft, × 0.3048 = 1.8034 m. Use the Feet & Inches tab above to check any height combination instantly.
Why do some countries use feet and others use meters?
The meter was developed in France during the Enlightenment (1791) as a rational, universal unit. Most of the world adopted it. The United States, Myanmar, and Liberia still primarily use the imperial system (feet, inches, miles) due to historical convention and the high cost of changing entrenched infrastructure and cultural habits. The UK uses a hybrid — metric officially but with widespread everyday use of feet and inches, especially for heights.