Convert Foot to Meter
Use this free converter to change feet (ft) into meters (m). Foot and meter both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 ft equals 0.3048 m, and 1 m equals 3.2808399 ft.
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Meter (m)
0.3048
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Length conversion table
| Foot | Meter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.003048 |
| 0.1 | 0.03048 |
| 0.5 | 0.1524 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
How to convert Foot to Meter
Multiply the foot value by 0.3048 to get meters.
- Enter the number of feet you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in meters.
- Worked example: 15 ft × 0.3048 = 4.572 m.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (meter to foot).
About these units
Foot (ft)
- Definition
- A foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters.
- History
- Derived from the human foot, it varied across regions until the international foot was defined in 1959.
- Current use
- Feet are widely used for height, room dimensions, and aviation altitude, especially in the US and UK.
Meter (m)
- Definition
- The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
- History
- Introduced in France in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, it was later fixed by a platinum bar and, since 1983, by the speed of light.
- Current use
- The meter is the standard unit of length in nearly every country and underpins science, engineering, construction, and sport worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a foot?
There are 0.3048 m in 1 ft. To convert, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply the foot value by 0.3048 to get meters. For example, 10 ft = 3.048 m.
Is this foot-to-meter converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Foot to other length units
| Unit | 1 Foot equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.3048 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 0.0003048 km |
| Centimeter (cm) | 30.48 cm |
| Millimeter (mm) | 304.8 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 304800 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 304800000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.00018939394 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 0.33333333 yd |
| Inch (in) | 12 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.00016457883 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 3.2217e-17 ly |