Feet to Meters (ft to m) Converter

Use this feet to meters converter to instantly convert ft to m with accurate results. Enter a length in feet, adjust decimal precision, and get the equivalent meters value immediately.

This converter uses the exact formula m = ft × 0.3048. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters — making this a precise, rounding-free conversion for heights, dimensions, and distances.

Formula used: m = ft × 0.3048

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Feet to Meters Formula

To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048.

Formula: m = ft × 0.3048

For example, 6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.83 m.

This is an exact conversion — 1 foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters by international agreement.

Common Human Heights: Feet to Meters

  • 5 ft = 1.52 m
  • 5 ft 6 in (5.5 ft) = 1.68 m
  • 6 ft = 1.83 m
  • 6 ft 6 in (6.5 ft) = 1.98 m

Feet to Meters Conversion Table

Feet (ft)Meters (m)
1 ft0.30 m
3 ft0.91 m
5 ft1.52 m
6 ft1.83 m
10 ft3.05 m
20 ft6.10 m
50 ft15.24 m
100 ft30.48 m
500 ft152.40 m
1000 ft304.80 m

When to Convert Feet to Meters

  • Providing height or dimensions to international partners who use metric
  • Sports — swimming pool depths, track lengths, and field dimensions in metric
  • Science and engineering requiring SI units
  • Real estate and property listings for international buyers
  • Aviation altitude (feet) → terrain elevation maps (meters)

FAQ

How many meters is 6 feet?

6 feet = approximately 1.83 meters.

How many meters is 5 feet?

5 feet = exactly 1.524 meters.

Is 1 foot exactly 0.3048 meters?

Yes — defined as exactly 0.3048 m since 1959.

How tall is 5 foot 10 in meters?

5'10" = 70 inches = 1.778 meters.