Feet to metres
Type a value in either box. 1 ft = 0.3048 m.
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How to convert
To convert feet to metres, divide by 3.28084 (or multiply by 0.3048).
m = ft × 0.3048
For example: 6 ft ÷ 3.28084 = 1.8288 m.
A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres.
In your head: Multiply by 0.3: 10 ft ≈ 3 m (exactly 3.048 m), about 2% low.
When you’ll need it
Aircraft altitudes are given in feet all over the world: a cruising height of 35,000 ft is about 10.7 km. Garden sheds and timber are often still sold in feet.
Common values
| Feet (ft) | Metres (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 |
| 5.5 ft | 1.6764 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 6.5 ft | 1.9812 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
Questions
- How many feet make a metre?
- 1 metre is 3.28084 feet, so 1 foot = 0.3048 metres.
- What is the formula to convert feet to metres?
- m = ft × 0.3048. A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres.
- What is 6 feet in metres?
- 6 feet is 1.8288 metres.
- How do I convert my height in metres to feet and inches?
- Divide by 0.3048 to get feet, then multiply the leftover fraction of a foot by 12 to get inches. For example, 1.75 m is 5.741 ft, which is 5 ft and 0.741 × 12 = 8.9 in, so about 5 ft 9 in. The converter above shows feet and inches for you.