Foot to Meter
1 ft = 0.3048 m
How to convert foot to meter
Enter the value in foot (ft) above and the equivalent in meter (m) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when reading product specs from US websites while living in a metric country (TV sizes, lumber, pipe diameter).
- A tall door frame is about 1.83 m, or 6 feet → that is 6.003937 ft in foot.
Typical situations: planning road trips in countries that use a different system than your car navigation; DIY and construction: buying metric materials with imperial plans or the other way round; understanding running or cycling distances when following US training plans.
You can also convert in the other direction: Meter to Foot
Foot to Meter conversion table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
Watch out for
- Mixing up nautical miles (1,852 m) with statute miles (1,609.344 m); aviation and shipping use nautical miles
- US survey feet differ slightly from international feet; irrelevant for daily life, but matters in land surveying
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is 1 foot?
1 foot = 0.3048 meters.
What is the formula to convert foot to meters?
The formula is: m = ft × 0.3048.
What is 10 feet in meters?
10 feet = 3.048 meters.