foot to meter
Convert foot (ft) to meter (m). Use an editable length converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Conversion formula
One foot equals 0.3048 meter. Multiply your value in foot by this factor to get meter. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 foot:5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 m
Conversion table
| foot (ft) | meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.003048 |
| 0.1 | 0.03048 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
About these measurements
Length measures the distance between two points.
The base reference used here is the meter. One foot is 0.3048 base units; one meter is 1 base units.
Important distinctions
International feet and inches are used. Survey feet are not included.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert ft to m?
Multiply the quantity in ft by 0.3048. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the meter to foot converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
