Feet to Meters Converter
Feet to Meters Conversion Table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
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How to Use Feet to Meters Converter
- Enter the length in feet that you want to convert.
- The equivalent length in meters is shown instantly.
- Use the copy button to copy the meter value to your clipboard.
- See the conversion table below for common feet-to-meter values.
What is Feet to Meters Conversion?
Feet to meters conversion transforms imperial length measurements into the metric system. The foot is a unit in the imperial system defined as exactly 0.3048 meters since 1959 by international agreement. One foot consists of 12 inches, and 3 feet make up 1 yard. The meter is the fundamental unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), currently defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum during 1/299,792,458 of a second. This conversion is one of the most commonly needed length conversions for international communication.
The Conversion Formula
The formula is: meters = feet x 0.3048. This conversion factor is exact, not an approximation. For quick mental math, multiply by 0.3 for a rough estimate (about 1.6% too low). For example, 10 feet x 0.3 = 3 meters (exact answer is 3.048 meters). To convert feet and inches together, first convert everything to feet by dividing the inches by 12, then multiply by 0.3048. For example, 5 feet 10 inches: 5 + (10/12) = 5.833 feet x 0.3048 = 1.778 meters.
Common Use Cases
- Construction and architecture (building plans use either system)
- Real estate listings (room dimensions and ceiling heights)
- Aviation (altitude in feet, runway lengths often in meters)
- Sports (swimming pool lengths, athletic field dimensions)
- Personal height conversion for international forms and documents
- Elevation and hiking data for international trails and mountains
Feet in Aviation and Altitude
Aviation uses feet as the standard unit for altitude worldwide, even in countries that use the metric system for everything else. This convention exists because the US and UK dominated early aviation and established feet as the standard. Cruising altitude for commercial flights is typically 30,000-40,000 feet (9,144-12,192 meters). When converting altitude, precision matters: the difference between flight levels is usually 1,000 feet (304.8 meters). Runway lengths, however, are typically expressed in meters internationally. For example, a standard runway might be 3,000 meters (9,842.5 feet). Mountain elevations use mixed systems: Mount Everest is 29,032 feet (8,849 meters), and knowing both measurements helps when reading climbing and geography references.
For the reverse conversion, use the Meters to Feet Converter. For smaller measurements, try Inches to Centimeters. For area calculations, see the Square Footage Calculator.