Feet to Meters Converter

About the ft to m calculation

One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. Used for human height in the US and UK, and for altitude in aviation globally. The SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Formula

m = ft × 0.3048

1 ft = 0.3048 m
1 m = 3.2808 ft

Worked example

To convert 6 ft, multiply by 0.3048: 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m.

Frequently asked questions

How many meters are in a foot?

There are 0.3048 meters in one foot. To convert any amount, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.

How do I convert meters back to feet?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 3.2808. One meter is 3.2808 feet.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between feet and meters is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.

Where is each of these units used?

Feet: used for human height in the US and UK, and for altitude in aviation globally. Meters: the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units