Foot to Meter Converter
One Foot equals 0.3048 Meter (1 ft = 0.3048 m). Multiply a Foot value by 0.3048 to get the equivalent in Meter. Use the calculator above for instant results, or follow the formula, worked examples, and reference table below.
Formula
m = ft × 0.3048
Multiply the Foot value by 0.3048 to get the equivalent value in Meter.
Example Conversions
1 Foot (ft)
0.3048 Meter (m)
5 Foot (ft)
1.524 Meter (m)
10 Foot (ft)
3.048 Meter (m)
25 Foot (ft)
7.62 Meter (m)
100 Foot (ft)
30.48 Meter (m)
Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.03048 |
| 0.5 | 0.1524 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 250 | 76.2 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Foot values to Meter without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Foot (ft) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 0.3048.
- For example, 10 Foot × 0.3048 = 3.048 Meter.
- Label the result as Meter (m).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Foot and one Meter.
About Foot and Meter
The foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (12 inches) under the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. US construction, real estate, and aviation altitude all run on feet. The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Every other length unit on this site is defined in terms of it. One Foot equals 0.3048 Meter (1 ft = 0.3048 m). Foot to Meter conversion comes up most often in US construction and real estate floor plans and in aviation altitude worldwide, typically when figures need restating for architectural drawings and building codes outside the US.
Precision and Rounding: Length factors between metric and imperial units are exact by definition (1 ft = 0.3048 m since 1959), so any rounding error comes from display precision, not the factor. Two or three decimal places suit carpentry and DIY work; machining and surveying often require four or more.
Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).
Worked Example
15 Foot equals 4.572 Meter.
15 ft × 0.3048 = 4.572 m
FAQ
How do I convert Foot to Meter?
Multiply the Foot value by 0.3048 to get the equivalent value in Meter.
What is the formula for Foot to Meter?
The formula is m = ft × 0.3048.
How many Meter are in 1 Foot?
1 Foot equals 0.3048 Meter.
Can I convert Meter back to Foot?
Yes. 1 Meter equals 3.280839895 Foot, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Foot and Meter?
Foot is shown as ft and may also be searched as feet, foot. Meter is shown as m and may also be searched as meter, metre, meters.
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