1 foot equals 0.3048 meters. To convert feet to meters, multiply the foot value by 0.3048. For quick reference: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, 5 ft = 1.524 m, 10 ft = 3.048 m, 100 ft = 30.48 m.
FormulaMeters = Feet × 0.3048
Quick
How to convert feet to meters
1
Take your value
Start with your value in feet.
2
Multiply by 0.3048
Multiply the foot value by 0.3048. This is the exact conversion factor from feet to meters.
3
Read the result
The product is your value in meters. For example, 5 ft × 0.3048 = 1.524 m.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from feet to meters is 0.3048.
Meters = Feet × 0.3048
Feet to Meters conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from feet to meters
Feet (ft)
Meters (m)
0.1 ft
0.03048 m
0.25 ft
0.0762 m
0.5 ft
0.1524 m
1 ft
0.3048 m
2 ft
0.6096 m
3 ft
0.9144 m
4 ft
1.2192 m
5 ft
1.524 m
6 ft
1.8288 m
7 ft
2.1336 m
8 ft
2.4384 m
9 ft
2.7432 m
10 ft
3.048 m
11 ft
3.3528 m
12 ft
3.6576 m
13 ft
3.9624 m
14 ft
4.2672 m
15 ft
4.572 m
16 ft
4.8768 m
18 ft
5.4864 m
20 ft
6.096 m
22 ft
6.7056 m
24 ft
7.3152 m
25 ft
7.62 m
28 ft
8.5344 m
30 ft
9.144 m
32 ft
9.7536 m
36 ft
10.973 m
40 ft
12.192 m
45 ft
13.716 m
48 ft
14.63 m
50 ft
15.24 m
60 ft
18.288 m
70 ft
21.336 m
75 ft
22.86 m
80 ft
24.384 m
90 ft
27.432 m
100 ft
30.48 m
125 ft
38.1 m
150 ft
45.72 m
200 ft
60.96 m
250 ft
76.2 m
300 ft
91.44 m
400 ft
121.92 m
500 ft
152.4 m
600 ft
182.88 m
750 ft
228.6 m
800 ft
243.84 m
900 ft
274.32 m
1000 ft
304.8 m
Real-world reference
The average adult man in the US is about 5 ft 9 in tall. A standard interior ceiling is around 8 ft high. An NBA basketball hoop is 10 ft above the floor. In meters, that gives you: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, 10 ft = 3.048 m, 100 ft = 30.48 m.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in 1 foot?
1 foot equals 0.3048 meters.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply the foot value by 0.3048. So x ft × 0.3048 = the equivalent in m.
What is 5 feet in meters?
5 feet equals 1.524 meters.
What is 10 feet in meters?
10 feet equals 3.048 meters.
What is 100 feet in meters?
100 feet equals 30.48 meters.
How do I convert back from meters to feet?
Multiply the meter value by 3.28084. For example, 1 m = 3.28084 ft.
Is the foot bigger than the meter?
No. 1 foot is smaller than 1 meter. It takes 3.28084 feet to equal 1 meter.
Are these conversion factors exact?
Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (0.3048) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.
About the foot and the meter
The foot
The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (12 inches). It is the everyday unit for human height, room sizes, and short distances in the United States. Five-thousand-two-hundred-and-eighty feet make one mile.
The meter
The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length. Defined since 2019 as the distance light travels in vacuum in exactly 1/299,792,458 of a second, the meter is the reference all other length units derive from. It is the standard unit for room dimensions, sports fields, and short-to-mid distances in most of the world.