Foot to Meter Converter
Converts foot to meter (ft to m) and back. The conversion factor is shown below every result.
How to Convert Foot to Meter
What Is a Foot?
Exactly 0.3048 meters defines the foot (ft), used in both US customary and imperial length units.
What Is a Meter?
Length in the SI system is anchored by the meter (m), its base unit.
Common Foot to Meter Reference Points
Real-world reference values for quick sanity checks.
| Item | Foot (ft) | Meter (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| A basketball hoop's height | 10 ft | 3.05 m |
| A football field's length (without end zones) | 300 ft | 91.44 m |
| Reference values are illustrative approximations for common items, not measured specifications. | ||
Foot to Meter Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 300 ft | 91.44 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B (1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly) | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply the foot value by 0.3048. For example, 20 ft × 0.3048 = 6.096 m.
Is 0.3048 an exact number?
Yes. The foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters under the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, so this conversion carries no rounding error.
How do I convert a height like 5 feet 10 inches to meters?
Convert the whole thing to inches first (5 × 12 + 10 = 70 in), multiply by 0.0254 to get meters (70 × 0.0254 = 1.778 m), or equivalently convert 5 ft to meters and add the inches converted separately.
Related Length Converters
A good measuring tool marked in both ft and m removes the guesswork at the point of use.