Feet to m

One ft equals 0.3048 m. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

feet m
1 ft 0.3048 m
2 ft 0.6096 m
3 ft 0.9144 m
5 ft 1.524 m
10 ft 3.048 m
15 ft 4.572 m
20 ft 6.096 m
25 ft 7.62 m
50 ft 15.24 m
100 ft 30.48 m
500 ft 152.4 m
1000 ft 304.8 m

How to use

  1. Enter the number of feet in the field.
  2. The result in m updates on every keystroke.
  3. Use the table below for the values people look up most often.

Formula and reverse conversion

The formula

To convert by hand: m = ft ÷ 3.280839895. Going back the other way, one m is 3.280839895 ft.

Where the odd number comes from

The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.

m = ft ÷ 3.280839895

Frequently asked questions

How many m are in one feet?

One ft is 0.3048 m.

How do I convert feet to m?

Multiply by the factor: m = ft ÷ 3.280839895.

Is the result exact?

The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.

How do I convert m back to feet?

One m is 3.280839895 ft — or open the reverse page linked below.

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