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Feet to Metres

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Feet to Metres (ft to m) Converter

1 foot = 0.3048 metres

1 ft = 0.3048 m (exact)
From
  • Centimetrescm
  • Inchesin
  • Feetft
To
  • Metresm
  • Centimetrescm
  • Inchesin

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How it’s calculated

m = ft × 0.3048

  • Multiply the value in feet by 0.3048.
  • To go back, divide by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.280839895).
  • 1 ft = 0.3048 m · 1 m = 3.280839895 ft

Quick examples

1 foot = 0.3048 metres · 1 m = 3.2808 ft

  • 1 foot = 0.3048 metres
  • 5 feet = 1.524 metres
  • 10 feet = 3.048 metres
  • 25 feet = 7.62 metres
  • 100 feet = 30.48 metres

Feet to metres conversion table

foot (ft) to metre (m)
Feet (ft)Metres (m)
0.1 ft0.03048 m
0.5 ft0.1524 m
1 ft0.3048 m
2 ft0.6096 m
3 ft0.9144 m
4 ft1.2192 m
5 ft1.524 m
6 ft1.8288 m
7 ft2.1336 m
8 ft2.4384 m

About these units

Foot (ft)

US & imperial (identical)

1 ft = 0.3048 m (exact)

The international foot: 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m since 1959.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Metre (m)

SI (metric)

Base unit

The SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined by the speed of light, which travels exactly 299,792,458 m in one second.

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert feet to metres?

Use m = ft × 0.3048. Multiply the value in feet by 0.3048.

How many metres are in 1 foot?

1 foot (ft) equals 0.3048 metres (m).

How many feet are in 1 metre?

1 metre (m) equals 3.2808 feet (ft); more precisely 3.280839895.

What is 10 ft in m?

10 feet = 3.048 metres.

What is a foot?

The international foot: 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m since 1959.

What is a metre?

The SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined by the speed of light, which travels exactly 299,792,458 m in one second.

Related conversions

Formula: m = ft × 0.3048. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.