Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters instantly. Type any foot value and get the exact meter equivalent. Includes a common values table, formula, and height and distance examples.
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Common Feet to Meters Conversions
| feet (ft) | meters (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m | 1 ft |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m | 2 ft |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m | 1 yd |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m | 5 ft |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m | 6 ft |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m | 10 ft |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m | 20 ft |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m | 30 ft |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m | 100 ft |
The Feet-to-Meters Formula
The conversion from feet to meters is exact: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, defined by the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement (1 yard = 0.9144 m, 1 foot = 1/3 yard = 0.3048 m). To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. Examples: 10 feet × 0.3048 = 3.048 m; 100 feet × 0.3048 = 30.48 m. For a quick mental estimate, multiply by 0.3 — this gives an answer within 1.6% of exact and is close enough for most everyday estimates.
Feet vs. Meters in Everyday Life
Room dimensions in the US are typically listed in feet and inches: a standard bedroom might be '12 × 10 feet' while an international listing describes the same room as '3.66 × 3.05 meters.' Ceiling heights are commonly 8 feet (2.44 m), 9 feet (2.74 m), or 10 feet (3.05 m). Sports fields use feet in the US and meters internationally: a regulation NBA basketball court is 94 × 50 feet (28.65 × 15.24 m); an Olympic swimming pool is 50 meters (164 ft) long. Mountain heights appear in both units — Mount Everest is 29,032 feet or 8,849 meters.
Feet in Aviation, Construction, and Science
Aviation uses feet universally — altimeters in nearly every country read altitude in feet, and ATC communications specify flight levels in hundreds of feet (FL350 = 35,000 ft ≈ 10,668 m). US construction blueprints and lumber pricing use feet and inches, while international drawings use millimeters or meters. The US survey foot (0.304800609601 m) differs very slightly from the international foot (0.3048 m exactly) and is used in land surveying; for everyday conversions the difference is negligible. In scientific contexts the meter is always the base unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters is 1 foot?
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This is a defined conversion, not an approximation.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For a quick mental estimate, multiply by 0.3 — accurate within 1.6%. Example: 20 feet × 0.3048 = 6.096 meters.
What is 6 feet in meters?
6 feet × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters, commonly rounded to 1.83 m. This is approximately the height of a tall adult male.
What is 100 feet in meters?
100 feet × 0.3048 = 30.48 meters. A useful benchmark: 100 feet is about the length of a standard swimming lane or a 10-story building.