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Converting feet to meters is one of the most common length conversions you will need — whether you are translating a height between US and metric, working from imperial blueprints, or comparing real-estate listings across countries. Just enter the length in feet below and the equivalent in meters appears instantly.
How to convert feet to meters
The conversion is a single multiplication: 1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. So to convert any length in feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048 — or, equivalently, divide by 3.28084.
Worked example: 6 feet in meters is calculated as 6 × 0.3048 = 1.829 m. A typical adult height of 5'10" (5.833 ft) converts to 5.833 × 0.3048 ≈ 1.78 m.
Where do feet and meters come from?
The foot has its origins in human anatomy — historically based on the length of a man's foot — and was used in many measurement systems across Europe before being standardized. In 1959, the international foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, anchoring it to the SI metric system.
The meter, by contrast, is the modern SI base unit of length. Originally defined in 1790s France as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, it is now defined precisely by the speed of light.
What is the feet to meters formula?
The formula for converting feet to meters is:
m = ft × 0.3048
How do I convert meters to feet?
To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.28084:
ft = m × 3.28084
Or use our meters to feet calculator.
Feet to Meters Conversion Table
This table shows common values in feet and their equivalent in meters.
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.305 |
| 2 | 0.610 |
| 3 | 0.914 |
| 4 | 1.219 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 6 | 1.829 |
| 7 | 2.134 |
| 8 | 2.438 |
| 9 | 2.743 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.620 |
| 50 | 15.240 |
| 100 | 30.480 |