How many meters are in a foot?

One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters by international definition. This is an exact value — there is no rounding involved in the base conversion.

How do I convert feet and inches to meters?

First convert the inches to a fractional foot by dividing by 12, then add to the whole feet count. For example, 5 ft 10 in = 5 + 10/12 = 5.8333 ft. Multiply by 0.3048 to get 1.778 m.

Is this converter accurate enough for professional use?

Yes. The tool uses the internationally defined exact conversion (1 ft = 0.3048 m), giving results accurate to at least 6 significant figures — suitable for engineering, architecture, and science.

Can I convert meters back to feet here?

This tool converts feet to meters. For the reverse direction, use the Meters to Feet converter on the site.

What is the difference between feet and meters?

Meters are the SI base unit of length used internationally. Feet are an imperial unit used primarily in the United States. One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, so a meter is roughly 3.28 times longer than a foot.

Feet to Meters Converter

Type a length in feet and instantly see the exact equivalent in meters, centimeters, inches, and yards.

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Feet (ft)

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Common Feet to Meters Reference

Feet	Meters	Centimeters	Inches
0.5 ft	0.1524 m	15.24 cm	6 in
1 ft	0.3048 m	30.48 cm	12 in
2 ft	0.6096 m	60.96 cm	24 in
3 ft	0.9144 m	91.44 cm	36 in
5 ft	1.524 m	152.4 cm	60 in
5.5 ft	1.6764 m	167.64 cm	66 in
5.9 ft	1.7983 m	179.83 cm	70.8 in
6 ft	1.8288 m	182.88 cm	72 in
10 ft	3.048 m	304.8 cm	120 in
20 ft	6.096 m	609.6 cm	240 in
50 ft	15.24 m	1524 cm	600 in
100 ft	30.48 m	3048 cm	1200 in

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Summary

Type a length in feet and instantly see the exact equivalent in meters, centimeters, inches, and yards.

How it works

Enter a length value in feet in the input field.
The converter multiplies the value by 0.3048 to produce meters.
Centimeters are calculated by multiplying feet by 30.48.
Inches are calculated by multiplying feet by 12.
Yards are calculated by dividing feet by 3.
Results update instantly as you type — use Copy to grab the meters value.

Use cases

Convert your height from feet and inches to meters for international forms.
Check room or property dimensions when switching from imperial to metric plans.
Verify athletic performance distances in both measurement systems.
Convert altitude readings between feet and meters for aviation or hiking.
Translate architectural drawings between imperial and metric measurements.
Cross-check product dimensions listed in feet when ordering internationally.
Help students solve unit-conversion homework problems.
Quickly sanity-check GPS elevation data reported in different units.

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Last updated: 2026-09-14 · Reviewed by Nham Vu