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Feet to Meters Converter

1 foot (ft) is equal to 0.305 meters (m). To convert feet to meters, multiply the foot value by 0.3048.

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Feet to meters translates US room sizes, heights and property dimensions to metric. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters — a 6 ft person is about 1.83 m tall, and a 10 ft ceiling is just over 3 m.

How to convert feet to meters

meters = feet × 0.3048

6 ft — about the weight of a tall adult (height)= 1.829 m
8 ft — about the weight of a standard ceiling= 2.438 m
40 ft — about the weight of a school bus (length)= 12.192 m

Feet to Meters conversion table

feet (ft)meters (m)
10.305
20.61
30.914
51.524
5.51.676
61.829
6.51.981
82.438
103.048
206.096
10030.48
1,000304.8

Frequently asked questions

How many meters are in a foot?

There are 0.305 meters in 1 foot. Multiply any foot value by 0.3048 to get the equivalent in meters.

What is 5.5 ft in meters?

5.5 ft equals 1.676 m. You can verify this with the interactive converter above — the result updates instantly as you type.

What is the formula to convert feet to meters?

meters = feet × 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m.

Can I measure something in feet without a tape measure?

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