Convert feet to meters
One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres, fixed by the 1959 international agreement. Example: 6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m. For heights, 5 ft 7 in (5′7″) = 67 in = 1.7018 m.
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foot → meter
6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m
See the exact formula: 1 ft × 0.3048 → m · Source: NIST Handbook 44 / NIST SP 811.
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feet to meters conversion table
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.5240 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m |
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 9 ft | 2.7432 m |
| 10 ft | 3.0480 m |
| 25 ft | 7.6200 m |
| 50 ft | 15.2400 m |
| 100 ft | 30.4800 m |
Rounded to 4 decimals · exact values in the calculator above.
The exact formula
The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined by fixing the speed of light at exactly 299792458 m/s. Multiply by 0.3048 (ft → m); reverse: multiply by 3.2808398950131.
Unit definitions
- foot (ft)
- The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m (12 inches × 25.4 mm). US survey work still references the older survey foot, which differs by about 2 parts per million. Source: NIST Handbook 44 / NIST SP 811.
- meter (m)
- The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined by fixing the speed of light at exactly 299792458 m/s. Source: BIPM SI Brochure, 9th ed.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 ft = 1.8288 m. Multiply by the exact factor 0.3048: 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m.
How many meters is 5′7″?
5′7″ is 67 inches, and 67 × 0.0254 = 1.7018 m. Type 5'7" into any length converter on this site — it is parsed automatically.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. The reverse is metres × 3.2808398950131 = feet. Both factors follow from 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly.
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