Convert Feet to Meters
ft to m · length conversion
What are feet and meters?
A foot is 12 inches (0.3048 m), commonly used for height and short distances in the US. The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. For scale: a doorway is about 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, and a marathon is 42.2 km (26.2 mi).
How to convert feet to meters
1 ft = 0.3048 m. To convert, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 5 ft = 1.524 m, and 20 ft = 6.096 m. To go the other way, multiply meters by 3.28084 (since 1 m = 3.28084 ft).
Feet to Meters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
FAQ
What is 1 ft in m?
1 ft = 0.3048 m. To convert any amount, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.
How do I convert meters back to feet?
Go the other way: 1 m = 3.28084 ft, so multiply meters by 3.28084 to get feet.
Is a feet bigger than a meter?
No — 1 ft is the smaller unit, equal to 0.3048 m (it takes 3.28084 ft to make one m).
Are these length conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.