Feet to Meters (ft to m) Converter & Formula
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters — multiply the number of feet by 0.3048 to convert to meters. This is one of the most common length conversions between the imperial and metric systems, and ByteTools applies the exact factor live as you type.
The formula
To convert feet to meters, multiply by the fixed factor 0.3048:
m = ft × 0.3048
For example, 10 feet × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters. To go the other way, divide by 0.3048 (or multiply meters by 3.28084).
Conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
How to convert online
- Type the number of feet into the first box.
- Read the meters result instantly in the second box.
- Type a meter value instead to convert back to feet — it works both ways.
Use the Foot to Meter Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
Feet-to-meter conversions are everyday work in construction and architecture, real-estate listings, sports fields, height measurements and international engineering drawings. Anytime a plan drawn in feet has to match metric specifications, this exact 0.3048 factor keeps dimensions correct.
FAQ
How many meters are in a foot?
One foot equals 0.3048 meters. So 10 feet is 3.048 m and 100 feet is 30.48 m.
What is the formula to convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048: m = ft × 0.3048. The converter applies this exact factor automatically.
How do I convert meters back to feet?
Divide by 0.3048, or multiply meters by 3.28084. For example, 1 meter = 3.28084 feet.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. Since 1959, one international foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so the factor is precise rather than rounded.
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- Meter to Foot Converter
- Foot to Millimeter Converter
- Foot to Centimeter Converter
- Foot to Kilometer Converter
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