Quick Answer: Feet to Meters
One foot equals 0.3048 meters (1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Conversely, 1 m ≈ 3.281 ft.
Formula: m = ft × 0.3048
Worked examples
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- 2 ft = 0.6096 m
- 3 ft = 0.9144 m
Method and limitations
Multiply feet by 0.3048. One international foot is 12 inches × 2.54 cm = 30.48 cm, so the factor is exact. Calculations use full-precision constants; answers in this box are rounded for readability (≈ marks a rounded value) and the calculator shows up to 9 significant figures.
Each factor is exact by definition, derived from exact definitions, or a documented conventional value — see the methodology and sources.
Conversion Formula
Multiply feet by 0.3048. One international foot is 12 inches × 2.54 cm = 30.48 cm, so the factor is exact.
Complete Guide to Feet to Meters Conversion
What is a foot?
The international foot (ft, ′) is 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 m.
What is a meter?
The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, defined through the speed of light.
How the Conversion Works
m = ft × 0.3048. Room dimensions are usually measured to the nearest inch, so two decimal places in meters (1 cm) is already finer than the input.
Step-by-Step Conversion Guide
Follow these steps to convert feet to meters manually:
Start with your value in feet
Example: You want to convert 3 ft
Apply the conversion formula
Use the formula: m = ft × 0.3048
Calculate the result
3 ft = 0.9144 m
Verify your answer
Use our calculator above to double-check your manual calculation.
Quick Mental Math Tip
Multiply by 3 and divide by 10, then add 1.6%: 10 ft ≈ 3 m (exact 3.048 m).
Common Conversions
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) | Meters → Feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 | 1 m = 3.28084 ft |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 | 2 m = 6.56168 ft |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 | 3 m = 9.84252 ft |
| 5 ft | 1.524 | 5 m = 16.4042 ft |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 | 6 m = 19.685 ft |
| 10 ft | 3.048 | 10 m = 32.8084 ft |
| 20 ft | 6.096 | 20 m = 65.6168 ft |
| 50 ft | 15.24 | 50 m = 164.042 ft |
| 100 ft | 30.48 | 100 m = 328.084 ft |
| 500 ft | 152.4 | 500 m = 1,640.42 ft |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 | 1000 m = 3,280.84 ft |
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When You'll Need This Conversion
Room and ceiling dimensions
Put a floor plan or listing in feet onto a metric drawing or product specification.
Building specifications
Translate clearances and lengths quoted in feet for metric suppliers.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Reading 5.6 ft as 5 ft 6 in
0.6 ft is 7.2 in, not 6 in.
5 ft 6 in = 5.5 ft = 1.6764 m.
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Conversion factors on this page are either exact by definition, derived from exact definitions, or conventional values in documented use. Each is listed with its source in our conversion methodology and sources, which cites the BIPM SI Brochure, NIST Special Publication 811 and the relevant IEC or national standards. Results are rounded for display only; calculations use full precision.