Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters instantly. 1 foot = 0.3048 meters. Essential for converting height measurements, room sizes, and distances for international documentation and travel.
Why Use Feet to Meters Converter
Feet are used in the US and UK for everyday distance and height measurements, but most international contexts — medical forms, construction specifications, athletic records, and scientific papers — use meters. Filling out a visa application in Europe, entering your height on an international fitness app, or submitting architectural plans in a metric country all require accurate feet-to-meters conversion. With 1 foot = exactly 0.3048 meters, this converter delivers precise results instantly.
- International travel documents: Enter height in meters for foreign medical and visa forms
- Construction and architecture: Convert room dimensions for metric blueprints
- Sports records: Report athletic performances in metric for international comparison
- Fitness apps: Enter height in meters for BMI and body composition calculations
- Aviation: Convert altitude in feet to meters for international aviation standards
Quick Reference: Common Conversions
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- 3 ft = 0.9144 m
- 5 ft = 1.524 m
- 5 ft 9 in (5.75 ft) = 1.753 m
- 6 ft = 1.829 m
- 10 ft = 3.048 m
- 50 ft = 15.24 m
- 100 ft = 30.48 m
The Formula
To convert feet to meters, multiply the distance in feet by 0.3048:
Meters = Feet × 0.3048
This is an exact conversion — 1 foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters by international agreement since 1959. For a quick mental estimate, divide by 3.3 (slightly overestimates). To convert feet and inches together: first convert inches to feet by dividing by 12, then add to the feet value before multiplying by 0.3048. For 5'10": 5 + (10 ÷ 12) = 5.833 ft × 0.3048 = 1.778 m.
Real-World Examples
- Height: A 6-foot-tall person is 1.829 meters — commonly recorded as 1.83 m on European medical forms.
- Room dimensions: A 10 × 12 foot bedroom is 3.048 × 3.658 meters (11.15 square meters).
- Aviation: A 35,000-foot cruising altitude equals 10,668 meters (about 10.7 km).
- High jump: The men's high jump world record of 8 feet 0.46 inches equals 2.45 meters.
- Building code: A required 7-foot minimum ceiling height equals 2.134 meters in metric codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters is 1 foot?
One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This is a defined, exact value — not an approximation. The foot was officially defined as 0.3048 m under the international yard and pound agreement of 1959. One foot is 30.48 centimeters, or 304.8 millimeters. For quick mental math: 1 foot ≈ 0.3 meters (roughly 1/3 of a meter). Ten feet is almost exactly 3 meters (actually 3.048 m).
How do I convert my height from feet to meters?
First, convert your full height to decimal feet: add feet + inches/12. Then multiply by 0.3048. Example: 5 feet 8 inches = 5 + 8/12 = 5.667 ft × 0.3048 = 1.727 m. Common heights: 5'0" = 1.524 m, 5'4" = 1.626 m, 5'7" = 1.702 m, 5'10" = 1.778 m, 6'0" = 1.829 m, 6'2" = 1.880 m. Most international health forms request height to two decimal places in meters (e.g., 1.73 m).
What is 6 feet in meters?
6 feet equals 1.8288 meters, typically rounded to 1.83 m. In many Western countries, 6 feet (183 cm) is considered notably tall for a man, sitting around the 85th–90th percentile for adult male height in most populations. In basketball, 6 feet (1.83 m) is a common height threshold — players under 6 feet are often described as "undersized" for certain positions, while the average NBA player height is approximately 6'6" (1.98 m).
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
The cleanest approach: convert everything to inches first, then multiply by 0.0254 (since 1 inch = 0.0254 m exactly). For 5 feet 10 inches: 5 × 12 + 10 = 70 inches × 0.0254 = 1.778 m. Alternatively, convert feet and inches separately: 5 ft = 1.524 m, 10 in = 0.254 m, total = 1.778 m. Both methods give the same result. This approach is useful when dealing with heights that include both feet and inches, which is the standard format used in the US.