Convert Feet to Meters in One Click
Type in any number of feet and this calculator gives you the exact measurement in meters straight away — no rounding guesswork, no manual math. Whether you're checking a room size, reading a US property listing, or converting height for a form that expects metric, you get the answer in seconds.
One foot equals 0.3048 meters exactly. That single fact powers every conversion on this page.
How to Use the Feet to Meters Calculator
- Enter your value in the feet field above.
- The equivalent in meters appears instantly — no button needed.
- Want to go the other way? Switch the direction to convert meters back to feet.
- Copy or note down your result.
Feet to Meters Conversion Table
1 foot = 0.3048 meters (exact, by international agreement). Use this table for the most-searched values at a glance. To reverse any row, divide the meters value by 0.3048 to get feet.
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 5 ft | 1.5240 m |
| 10 ft | 3.0480 m |
| 25 ft | 7.6200 m |
| 50 ft | 15.2400 m |
| 100 ft | 30.4800 m |
Worked Example: Converting 6 Feet to Meters
Say you are 6 feet tall and need to fill in a form that asks for your height in meters — a common situation on European or international websites.
Step 1: Start with 6 feet.
Step 2: Multiply by 0.3048.
Step 3: 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters.
So 6 ft = 1.83 m (rounded to two decimal places, which is standard for everyday use).
How the Calculation Works
The conversion factor between feet and meters is fixed by the international yard and pound agreement of 1959. There is no estimation involved — it is exact.
meters = feet × 0.3048To go the other way:
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048The calculator runs this formula the moment you type, entirely inside your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to any server.
Other Ways People Ask the Same Question
The idea of converting between feet and meters shows up under many different phrasings. Here is when each version matters:
- "Feet to metres" — the British/Australian spelling of "meters." The calculation is identical; only the spelling differs.
- "Foot to meter" (singular) — used when converting exactly 1 ft, or speaking about the unit itself. Same formula.
- "Convert height from feet to meters" — very common for personal height. Remember that heights like 5'10" mean 5 feet + 10 inches. Convert the inches to a decimal first: 10 ÷ 12 ≈ 0.833, so 5.833 ft × 0.3048 ≈ 1.778 m.
- "Square feet to square meters" — for floor area, multiply by 0.0929 instead (that is 0.3048²). This tool handles linear length; use a dedicated area converter for square units.
Quick Tips and Common Mistakes
- Feet and inches together? Convert the inches to a decimal fraction of a foot first (inches ÷ 12), then add to the feet before multiplying by 0.3048.
- Rounding too early causes small but annoying errors. Keep at least four decimal places until the very last step, then round.
- Confusing linear and square units is the most common mistake. A 10 ft × 10 ft room is 100 square feet, not 100 feet. Use the right tool for the right unit type.
- US vs. international usage: The US, Liberia, and Myanmar are the only countries that still commonly use feet for everyday measurement. Everywhere else, meters are standard.
- If a building plan or listing uses both units, double-check which system is primary before converting — sometimes the secondary figure is already rounded.
Everything on this page — every calculation, every table value — is worked out directly in your browser. No data leaves your device, so you can convert freely without any privacy concerns.
Ready to convert? Enter your feet value in the tool above and get your meters result instantly.