Convert feet to meters instantly. Enter a length in feet to get the exact value in meters — useful for heights, room sizes, building plans and altitude.
How to convert feet to meters
A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so to convert feet to meters you multiply by 0.3048.
Formula: meters = feet × 0.3048
Example: A person 6 feet tall is 6 × 0.3048 = 1.83 m. A standard 8-foot ceiling is 2.44 m high.
Tip: For a quick mental estimate, divide the number of feet by 3.3. It slightly overstates short lengths but is close enough for everyday use.
| Foot | Meter |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 7 | 2.1336 |
| 8 | 2.4384 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
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