Feet to Meters Converter

Enter a length in feet to see it in meters and centimeters.

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Formula

meters = feet × 0.3048

centimeters = feet × 30.48

Worked example

10 ft: 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 m, which is 304.8 cm.

Conversion table

Feet Meters
1 0.3048
3 0.9144
5 1.524
6 1.8288
10 3.048
100 30.48

Frequently asked questions

How many meters is 1 foot?

One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, so 10 ft is 3.048 m.

How do I convert feet to meters?

Multiply the feet by 0.3048. For 6.5 ft that is 6.5 × 0.3048 = 1.9812 m.

How many centimeters is a foot?

One foot is 30.48 cm, so 5 ft is 152.4 cm.

Why is the foot exactly 0.3048 m?

Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement the foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so there is no rounding in the factor.