Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters instantly. Free ft to m converter with exact 0.3048 formula, reference table, and no signup.
What Is a Feet to Meters Converter?
Converting feet to meters is essential for real estate agents working with international buyers, architects designing buildings to metric specifications, and anyone interpreting American measurements in a metric context. Room dimensions, ceiling heights, property lot sizes, and building heights in the US are quoted in feet, but engineering calculations and international building codes use meters. The conversion is exact — 1 foot = 0.3048 meters — making it one of the cleanest imperial-to-metric conversions.
The Conversion Formula
The formula to convert feet to meters is:
Meters = Feet × 0.3048
The reverse formula is: Feet = Meters × 3.28084
Feet to Meters Reference Table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.305 m |
| 2 ft | 0.610 m |
| 3 ft | 0.914 m |
| 4 ft | 1.219 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 5.5 ft | 1.676 m |
| 6 ft | 1.829 m |
| 6.5 ft | 1.981 m |
| 7 ft | 2.134 m |
| 8 ft | 2.438 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.620 m |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m |
| 50 ft | 15.240 m |
| 100 ft | 30.480 m |
| 200 ft | 60.960 m |
| 500 ft | 152.400 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.800 m |
How to Use This Converter
- Enter your feet value in the input field above.
- View the result — the meters equivalent appears instantly.
- For manual conversion, use the formula: Meters = Feet × 0.3048.
- Check the reference table above for 20 pre-calculated common values.
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All conversions are calculated client-side in your browser. No data is sent to any server. For the authoritative source on unit definitions, see the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters are in a foot?
One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This is an exact definition — not an approximation — established by international agreement in 1959.
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
Convert everything to inches first (feet × 12 + inches), then multiply by 0.0254. Example: 5'10" = 70 inches × 0.0254 = 1.778 meters.
Why is the foot-to-meter conversion exact?
In 1959, the international yard and pound agreement defined the yard as exactly 0.9144 meters. Since one foot is exactly 1/3 of a yard, one foot = 0.3048 meters exactly.
What is the ceiling height of 8 feet in meters?
Standard 8-foot ceilings equal 2.4384 meters (commonly rounded to 2.44 m). In metric countries, standard ceiling heights are typically 2.4-2.7 meters.
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