Feet to Meters converter (ft to m)
Convert Feet (ft) to Meters (m) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
How to convert Feet to Meters
1 foot (ft) is equal to 0.3048 meters (m).
1 ft = 0.3048 m
The length L in meters (m) is equal to the length L in feet (ft) multiplied by 0.3048:
Example: Convert 5 ft to meters:
L(m) = 5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 m
What is a Feet?
The foot (ft) is 12 inches, or 0.3048 metres exactly. US construction and human height are still quoted in feet.
What is a Meters?
The metre (m) is the SI base unit of length. Building plans, athletics, and science all treat the metre as the reference.
This page converts length from Feet into Meters. One ft equals 0.3048 m.
Feet to Meters conversion table
Common ft values and the matching m result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0 ft | 0 m |
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 9 ft | 2.7432 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m |
| 40 ft | 12.192 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a Feet-to-Meters converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the m result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
Reviewed by Hamsen, founder of GigaTables and a biology engineer. See the about page for how formulas are checked before a tool is published.
FAQ
How many m are in 1 ft?
1 ft = 0.3048 m.
How do I convert Feet to Meters?
The length L in meters (m) is equal to the length L in feet (ft) multiplied by 0.3048:
Is this ft to m converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.