Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters instantly. Perfect for height, construction, elevation, and international measurements. Includes chart and formula.
Formula
meters = feet × 0.3048
6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters
About Feet to Meters Conversion
The foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches, widely used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring height, room dimensions, and altitude. The meter (m) is the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, used globally in science, engineering, and everyday life. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.
Converting feet to meters is common when filling out forms that require height in metric (such as international passports and medical records), working with construction plans in metric countries, understanding swimming pool depths, or comparing athletic field dimensions. A quick mental trick: divide feet by 3 and subtract a small amount. For example, 6 ft ÷ 3 = 2, minus a bit = ~1.83 m.
Feet to Meters Conversion Table
| Feet | Meters | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.30 m | One foot |
| 3 ft | 0.91 m | ~1 yard |
| 5 ft | 1.52 m | Short person |
| 5.5 ft | 1.68 m | Average female height |
| 5.9 ft | 1.80 m | Average male height |
| 6 ft | 1.83 m | Tall person |
| 6.5 ft | 1.98 m | Very tall |
| 10 ft | 3.05 m | Ceiling height |
| 20 ft | 6.10 m | Two-story |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m | Large tree |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m | ~10 stories |