Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters instantly. Exact formula, quick chart and examples. Free, no signup.
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About the Feet to Meters Converter
This free feet to meters converter gives the exact result as you type, with no button to press and no signup. It is built for everyday use in the US: recipes, travel, fitness, weather, school work and shopping. The formula and a quick reference chart are included below so you can check the math yourself.
Need the opposite direction? Use the Meters to Feet converter.
How to use it
- Type the number of feet in the first box.
- Read the result in meters immediately below.
- Use the chart on this page for common values you can check at a glance.
Feet to Meters formula
meters = feet × 0.3048
Example: 6 ft × conversion = 1.829 m.
Quick mental estimate: divide feet by 3 and subtract a tenth of the result. 30 ft is about 10 − 1 = 9 m (exact: 9.144 m).
ft to m chart
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.305 m |
| 3 ft | 0.914 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 5.5 ft | 1.676 m |
| 6 ft | 1.829 m |
| 6.5 ft | 1.981 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
| 5280 ft | 1609.344 m |
m to ft reverse chart
Going the other way? These are the same values read backwards.
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.305 m | 1 ft |
| 0.914 m | 3 ft |
| 1.524 m | 5 ft |
| 1.676 m | 5.5 ft |
| 1.829 m | 6 ft |
| 1.981 m | 6.5 ft |
| 3.048 m | 10 ft |
| 6.096 m | 20 ft |
| 30.48 m | 100 ft |
| 304.8 m | 1000 ft |
| 1609.344 m | 5280 ft |
About feet and meters
Since 1959 the international foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. Feet are used in the US for height, room dimensions, altitude and construction, while meters are standard in science and most other countries.
Common uses
- Converting height, such as 5 ft 10 in to meters.
- Room, lot and construction measurements.
- Altitude and elevation (for example 14,000 ft peaks).
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet is 1.8288 meters.
How many meters is 5 ft 10 in?
5 ft 10 in (70 inches) is 1.778 meters.
How many meters is 100 feet?
100 feet is 30.48 meters.
How many meters is a mile?
A mile is 5,280 feet, or 1,609.344 meters.
What is the formula to convert feet to meters?
meters = feet × 0.3048. This page applies it for you instantly as you type.
Last reviewed: November 2026.
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