Feet to Meters Conversion: Complete Guide

Introduction

Feet and meters are both units used to measure length, but they belong to different measurement systems. The foot (ft) is part of the US customary system and is widely used in the United States for everyday measurements, while the meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI) and is used almost everywhere else in the world.

Knowing how to convert feet to meters is useful in many everyday and professional situations, including describing human height, measuring room dimensions, working on construction and building projects, tracking sports and field distances, engineering calculations, furniture and product dimensions, and general distance measurements.

This guide covers the exact feet-to-meters conversion formula, a complete conversion chart, common conversions, decimal feet, feet-and-inches measurements, step-by-step examples, and answers to frequently asked questions.

How Many Meters Are in 1 Foot?

1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly.

1 ft = 0.3048 m

This is an exact conversion, not an approximation. The international foot was formally defined in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meter, which means this conversion factor has no rounding error.

For quick reference:

• 1 foot = 0.3048 meters
• 2 feet = 0.6096 meters
• 3 feet = 0.9144 meters

Feet to Meters Conversion Formula

The formula to convert feet to meters is:

meters = feet × 0.3048

or simply:

m = ft × 0.3048

To convert any measurement in feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.

Example: 5 feet × 0.3048 = 1.524 meters

This single formula applies to every feet-to-meters conversion in this guide, whether the value is a whole number, a decimal, or a fraction.

How to Convert Feet to Meters

Converting feet to meters involves four simple steps:

1. Start with the measurement in feet.
2. Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.
3. Express the result in meters.
4. Round the result only when necessary, and only after the multiplication is complete.

Example: 10 feet × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters

Because 0.3048 is an exact conversion factor, the result of a feet-to-meters conversion is exact whenever the starting value in feet is exact. No rounding is required unless the original measurement itself was already rounded.

Complete Feet to Meters Conversion Chart

The table below shows the exact meter equivalent for every whole number of feet from 1 to 100, calculated using meters = feet × 0.3048.

Feet	Meters	Feet	Meters
1 ft	0.3048 m	51 ft	15.5448 m
2 ft	0.6096 m	52 ft	15.8496 m
3 ft	0.9144 m	53 ft	16.1544 m
4 ft	1.2192 m	54 ft	16.4592 m
5 ft	1.5240 m	55 ft	16.7640 m
6 ft	1.8288 m	56 ft	17.0688 m
7 ft	2.1336 m	57 ft	17.3736 m
8 ft	2.4384 m	58 ft	17.6784 m
9 ft	2.7432 m	59 ft	17.9832 m
10 ft	3.0480 m	60 ft	18.2880 m
11 ft	3.3528 m	61 ft	18.5928 m
12 ft	3.6576 m	62 ft	18.8976 m
13 ft	3.9624 m	63 ft	19.2024 m
14 ft	4.2672 m	64 ft	19.5072 m
15 ft	4.5720 m	65 ft	19.8120 m
16 ft	4.8768 m	66 ft	20.1168 m
17 ft	5.1816 m	67 ft	20.4216 m
18 ft	5.4864 m	68 ft	20.7264 m
19 ft	5.7912 m	69 ft	21.0312 m
20 ft	6.0960 m	70 ft	21.3360 m
21 ft	6.4008 m	71 ft	21.6408 m
22 ft	6.7056 m	72 ft	21.9456 m
23 ft	7.0104 m	73 ft	22.2504 m
24 ft	7.3152 m	74 ft	22.5552 m
25 ft	7.6200 m	75 ft	22.8600 m
26 ft	7.9248 m	76 ft	23.1648 m
27 ft	8.2296 m	77 ft	23.4696 m
28 ft	8.5344 m	78 ft	23.7744 m
29 ft	8.8392 m	79 ft	24.0792 m
30 ft	9.1440 m	80 ft	24.3840 m
31 ft	9.4488 m	81 ft	24.6888 m
32 ft	9.7536 m	82 ft	24.9936 m
33 ft	10.0584 m	83 ft	25.2984 m
34 ft	10.3632 m	84 ft	25.6032 m
35 ft	10.6680 m	85 ft	25.9080 m
36 ft	10.9728 m	86 ft	26.2128 m
37 ft	11.2776 m	87 ft	26.5176 m
38 ft	11.5824 m	88 ft	26.8224 m
39 ft	11.8872 m	89 ft	27.1272 m
40 ft	12.1920 m	90 ft	27.4320 m
41 ft	12.4968 m	91 ft	27.7368 m
42 ft	12.8016 m	92 ft	28.0416 m
43 ft	13.1064 m	93 ft	28.3464 m
44 ft	13.4112 m	94 ft	28.6512 m
45 ft	13.7160 m	95 ft	28.9560 m
46 ft	14.0208 m	96 ft	29.2608 m
47 ft	14.3256 m	97 ft	29.5656 m
48 ft	14.6304 m	98 ft	29.8704 m
49 ft	14.9352 m	99 ft	30.1752 m
50 ft	15.2400 m	100 ft	30.4800 m

If you convert measurements often, a feet to meters calculator can speed things up, but the formula above will always give you the exact same result.

Quick Feet to Meters Conversion Chart

For the values people search for most often, here is a condensed feet to meters chart:

Feet	Meters
1 ft	0.3048 m
2 ft	0.6096 m
3 ft	0.9144 m
4 ft	1.2192 m
5 ft	1.524 m
6 ft	1.8288 m
7 ft	2.1336 m
8 ft	2.4384 m
10 ft	3.048 m
12 ft	3.6576 m
15 ft	4.572 m
20 ft	6.096 m
25 ft	7.62 m
30 ft	9.144 m
40 ft	12.192 m
50 ft	15.24 m
75 ft	22.86 m
100 ft	30.48 m

Common Feet to Meters Conversions

1 Foot to Meters

1 × 0.3048 = 0.3048 meters

2 Feet to Meters

2 × 0.3048 = 0.6096 meters

3 Feet to Meters

3 × 0.3048 = 0.9144 meters

4 Feet to Meters

4 × 0.3048 = 1.2192 meters

5 Feet to Meters

5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 meters

6 Feet to Meters

6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters

10 Feet to Meters

10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters

20 Feet to Meters

20 × 0.3048 = 6.096 meters

50 Feet to Meters

50 × 0.3048 = 15.24 meters

100 Feet to Meters

100 × 0.3048 = 30.48 meters

Decimal Feet to Meters

Decimal feet, such as 2.5 ft or 5.5 ft, convert to meters using the exact same formula:

meters = decimal feet × 0.3048

Examples:

• 1.5 ft × 0.3048 = 0.4572 m
• 2.5 ft × 0.3048 = 0.762 m
• 3.5 ft × 0.3048 = 1.0668 m
• 4.5 ft × 0.3048 = 1.3716 m
• 5.5 ft × 0.3048 = 1.6764 m
• 7.5 ft × 0.3048 = 2.286 m
• 10.5 ft × 0.3048 = 3.2004 m

It is important to understand that decimal feet are not the same as feet-and-inches notation. A value like 5.5 ft represents 5.5 whole feet, not 5 feet and 5 inches. This distinction is covered in more detail later in this guide.

Feet and Inches to Meters

Many real-world measurements, especially height, are expressed as a combination of feet and inches (for example, 5 ft 8 in). To convert a feet-and-inches measurement to meters, convert each part separately and add the results together.

Formula:

meters = (feet × 0.3048) + (inches × 0.0254)

This works because 1 foot = 0.3048 meter and 1 inch = 0.0254 meter exactly.

Example: 5 ft 8 in

= (5 × 0.3048) + (8 × 0.0254) = 1.524 + 0.2032 = 1.7272 meters

So 5 ft 8 in = 1.7272 m.

Additional examples:

• 5 ft 6 in = (5 × 0.3048) + (6 × 0.0254) = 1.524 + 0.1524 = 1.6764 m
• 6 ft 0 in = 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m
• 6 ft 2 in = (6 × 0.3048) + (2 × 0.0254) = 1.8288 + 0.0508 = 1.8796 m
• 6 ft 4 in = (6 × 0.3048) + (4 × 0.0254) = 1.8288 + 0.1016 = 1.9304 m
• 6 ft 8 in = (6 × 0.3048) + (8 × 0.0254) = 1.8288 + 0.2032 = 2.032 m

Common Feet and Inches to Meters Chart

Feet and Inches	Meters
5 ft 0 in	1.5240 m
5 ft 1 in	1.5494 m
5 ft 2 in	1.5748 m
5 ft 3 in	1.6002 m
5 ft 4 in	1.6256 m
5 ft 5 in	1.6510 m
5 ft 6 in	1.6764 m
5 ft 7 in	1.7018 m
5 ft 8 in	1.7272 m
5 ft 9 in	1.7526 m
5 ft 10 in	1.7780 m
5 ft 11 in	1.8034 m
6 ft 0 in	1.8288 m

Feet to Meters for Human Height

In the United States, height is usually expressed in feet and inches, while most other countries use centimeters or meters. Converting height from feet and inches to meters uses the same formula shown above.

Height	Meters
5 ft 0 in	1.5240 m
5 ft 2 in	1.5748 m
5 ft 4 in	1.6256 m
5 ft 6 in	1.6764 m
5 ft 8 in	1.7272 m
5 ft 10 in	1.7780 m
6 ft 0 in	1.8288 m
6 ft 2 in	1.8796 m
6 ft 4 in	1.9304 m

Feet to Meters for Construction and Dimensions

Construction and building projects in the United States are frequently measured in feet, but plans, materials, or international teams may require meters. This applies to room dimensions, wall height, ceiling height, door height, overall building dimensions, furniture, lumber, pipes, and other construction materials.

Example: A room is 12 ft long.

12 × 0.3048 = 3.6576 meters

Example: A wall is 8 ft high.

8 × 0.3048 = 2.4384 meters

When converting a space, remember that length, width, and height are each separate linear measurements. Convert each dimension on its own using the same feet-to-meters formula; do not attempt to combine them into a single conversion.

Feet to Meters for Sports and Distances

Feet-to-meters conversions can also be useful in sports and athletic contexts, such as track and field, jumping distances, swimming pool dimensions, sports field markings, running distances, and general training measurements. Not every sport officially records distances in feet; many international sports use meters as the standard unit, which is exactly why converting between the two is often necessary.

Examples:

• 10 ft = 3.048 m
• 20 ft = 6.096 m
• 30 ft = 9.144 m
• 100 ft = 30.48 m

Feet to Meters for Product Dimensions

Products sold in US markets often list dimensions in feet, which can be confusing for international buyers who think in meters. Converting product dimensions to meters makes it easier to compare sizes or confirm that an item will fit a given space.

Examples:

• A 3 ft table = 0.9144 m
• A 6 ft ladder = 1.8288 m
• An 8 ft panel = 2.4384 m
• A 10 ft product = 3.048 m

As with construction measurements, convert length, width, and height dimensions independently rather than trying to combine them.

Feet to Meters With Fractions

Some measurements, particularly in construction and woodworking, use fractional feet instead of decimals, such as 1 1/2 ft or 2 1/4 ft. To convert a fractional foot measurement to meters, first convert the fraction to its decimal equivalent, then apply the standard formula.

Examples:

• 1 1/2 ft = 1.5 ft → 1.5 × 0.3048 = 0.4572 m
• 2 1/4 ft = 2.25 ft → 2.25 × 0.3048 = 0.6858 m
• 3 1/2 ft = 3.5 ft → 3.5 × 0.3048 = 1.0668 m
• 5 3/4 ft = 5.75 ft → 5.75 × 0.3048 = 1.7526 m

The fractional part of the measurement simply represents a fraction of one foot, so converting it to a decimal first keeps the multiplication straightforward.

Decimal Feet vs Feet-and-Inches

One of the most common sources of error in feet-to-meters conversions is confusing decimal feet with feet-and-inches notation. These are not the same thing.

5.5 feet is a decimal measurement equal to 5.5 whole feet.

5.5 feet = 66 inches = 5 ft 6 in 5.5 feet × 0.3048 = 1.6764 meters

5 ft 5 in is a feet-and-inches measurement equal to 5 feet plus 5 inches.

5 ft 5 in = 65 inches 65 × 0.0254 = 1.651 meters

Notice that 1.6764 meters and 1.651 meters are different results from very similar-looking inputs. To convert the decimal portion of a foot measurement into inches, multiply the decimal part by 12 (since there are 12 inches in a foot). For example, the 0.5 in 5.5 feet equals 0.5 × 12 = 6 inches, confirming that 5.5 feet is the same as 5 ft 6 in, not 5 ft 5 in. Keeping this distinction clear prevents one of the most frequent feet-to-meters conversion mistakes.

Feet to Meters Conversion Examples

Example 1

Convert 1 foot to meters. 1 × 0.3048 = 0.3048 meters

Example 2

Convert 3 feet to meters. 3 × 0.3048 = 0.9144 meters

Example 3

Convert 5 feet to meters. 5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 meters

Example 4

Convert 10 feet to meters. 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters

Example 5

Convert 15 feet to meters. 15 × 0.3048 = 4.572 meters

Example 6

Convert 20 feet to meters. 20 × 0.3048 = 6.096 meters

Example 7

Convert 50 feet to meters. 50 × 0.3048 = 15.24 meters

Example 8

Convert 100 feet to meters. 100 × 0.3048 = 30.48 meters

Example 9

Convert 2.5 feet to meters. 2.5 × 0.3048 = 0.762 meters

Example 10

Convert 5.5 feet to meters. 5.5 × 0.3048 = 1.6764 meters

Example 11

Convert 5 ft 8 in to meters. (5 × 0.3048) + (8 × 0.0254) = 1.524 + 0.2032 = 1.7272 meters

Example 12

Convert 6 ft 2 in to meters. (6 × 0.3048) + (2 × 0.0254) = 1.8288 + 0.0508 = 1.8796 meters

Meters to Feet Reverse Conversion

Sometimes you need to go the other direction and convert meters back to feet. The formula is:

feet = meters ÷ 0.3048

or equivalently:

feet = meters × 3.280839895

Examples:

• 1 meter ≈ 3.28084 feet
• 2 meters ≈ 6.56168 feet
• 5 meters ≈ 16.4042 feet
• 10 meters ≈ 32.8084 feet

Unlike the feet-to-meters conversion factor of 0.3048, which is exact, the meters-to-feet factor of 3.280839895 is a repeating decimal that must be rounded for practical use, so meters-to-feet results are typically expressed as approximations. For a full breakdown of this reverse conversion, see our companion guide, Meters to Feet Conversion.

Feet vs Meters

Feature	Foot	Meter
Symbol	ft	m
Measurement system	US customary / Imperial context	SI / Metric
Exact relationship	1 ft = 0.3048 m	1 m = 3.280839895… ft
Relative size	Smaller	Larger
Common uses	US height, construction, dimensions	International measurements, science, engineering

Feet, Inches, and Meters

These are the core relationships that make feet-to-meters conversions possible:

• 1 foot = 12 inches
• 1 foot = 0.3048 meter
• 1 inch = 0.0254 meter
• 1 meter = 100 centimeters

Measurement	Equivalent
1 ft	0.3048 m
1 ft	12 in
1 in	0.0254 m
1 m	3.280839895… ft
1 m	39.37007874… in

The relationships 1 ft = 0.3048 m and 1 in = 0.0254 m are exact by definition. The reverse values, 3.280839895 ft and 39.37007874 in per meter, are repeating decimals and are shown here as rounded values for practical reference.

Feet to Meters and Centimeters

Feet, meters, and centimeters are closely connected. Since 1 meter equals 100 centimeters, and 1 foot equals 0.3048 meter, it follows that:

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters exactly.

Examples:

• 5 ft = 1.524 m = 152.4 cm
• 6 ft = 1.8288 m = 182.88 cm

Feet vs Square Feet and Meters vs Square Meters

It is easy to confuse length units with area units, but they measure different things:

• Foot (ft) measures length.
• Square foot (ft²) measures area.
• Meter (m) measures length.
• Square meter (m²) measures area.

The feet-to-meters conversion factor of 0.3048 applies only to length, not area. Applying it directly to a square footage figure will produce an incorrect result.

For length: 1 ft = 0.3048 m

For area: 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m² exactly

If you are converting a room’s floor area rather than a single linear dimension, use the area conversion factor, not the linear one.

Common Feet to Meters Conversion Mistakes

• Dividing by 0.3048 instead of multiplying: To convert feet to meters, always multiply by 0.3048; dividing gives an incorrect, much larger result.
• Using 3.28084 when converting feet to meters: That factor is for converting meters to feet, not the other way around.
• Confusing feet-to-meters with meters-to-feet: Double-check which direction you are converting before applying a formula.
• Confusing decimal feet with feet-and-inches: 5.5 feet is not the same as 5 ft 5 in, as shown earlier in this guide.
• Treating 5.5 feet as 5 ft 5 in: The correct equivalent is 5 ft 6 in, since the 0.5 must be multiplied by 12 to get inches.
• Forgetting to convert the inches portion of a mixed measurement: Both the feet and inches parts must be converted and added together.
• Rounding too early: Round only after completing all steps of a calculation, not in the middle of it.
• Forgetting units: Always label results as meters (m) or feet (ft) to avoid confusion later.
• Confusing feet with square feet: Linear conversion factors do not apply to area measurements.
• Using approximate conversion factors when exact precision is required: For feet to meters, always use the exact factor 0.3048.

Common Questions About Feet to Meters