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Foot to Meter Converter
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How to convert foot to meter
Foot (ft) and Meter (m) both measure length. Whether you are studying, traveling, cooking, or working on a project, converting between them should be fast and accurate.
This page converts foot to meter — ideal when American or British measurements need to match metric specs, school assignments, or international standards.
The standard relationship used on this page means that 1 foot equals 0.3048 m. Enter any number in the calculator — use the swap button to reverse the direction without leaving the page.
Converting 6 ft gives 1.8288 m. This is a practical reference when switching between foot and meter for travel distances, screen sizes, furniture dimensions, and construction plans.
Need meter to foot instead? Try our Meter to Foot converter. m → foot
When you'll use this
- Converting a US ceiling height, room dimension, or fence height listing to metric for an international buyer or architect
- Reading hiking elevation gain (often given in feet on US trail guides) for a metric-based map or app
- Checking a drone or aircraft altitude limit given in feet against a metric airspace restriction
- Converting US swimming pool depth or length specs for international pool equipment
- Matching US construction blueprints to metric building codes for an overseas project
Practical note
This page is often used for real estate and construction: a US listing advertising "9-foot ceilings" converts to about 2.74 m, a figure that means more to an international buyer used to metric room heights. Hikers use it too — a US trail guide noting "1,200 feet of elevation gain" converts to roughly 366 m, letting someone using a European or metric hiking app compare climb difficulty directly. It also shows up in aviation and drone contexts, since US airspace altitude limits (e.g., the common 400-foot drone ceiling) need converting to meters for international drone regulations and metric-based flight apps.
Tips
- 1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters — an internationally agreed exact definition, so there is no rounding error in the conversion itself.
- US ceiling heights are commonly 8, 9, or 10 feet — these convert to roughly 2.44 m, 2.74 m, and 3.05 m, worth memorizing if you deal with international listings often.
- For altitude, remember commercial aircraft cruise around 35,000 feet, which is about 10,668 m — useful context when converting drone or aviation limits.
Read our full guide: Length units explained
ft to m conversion table
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 150 | 45.72 |
| 200 | 60.96 |
m to ft conversion table
Or click the swap button in the converter to switch from m to ft.
| m | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.280839 |
| 2 | 6.561679 |
| 6 | 19.685039 |
| 12 | 39.370078 |
| 24 | 78.740157 |
| 36 | 118.110236 |
| 48 | 157.480315 |
| 60 | 196.850393 |
| 72 | 236.220472 |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in 1 foot? +
One foot equals 0.3048 m. Use the converter above for any value — results are calculated locally with full precision.
How do I convert ft to m? +
Use the formula: m = ft × 0.3048. Enter your value in the calculator and the result appears instantly. Click the swap button to convert m back to ft.
How many feet are in 1 meter? +
One meter equals 3.280839 ft. Swap the converter direction to work backwards from m to ft.
What is 10 ft in m? +
10 ft is 3.048 m. See the conversion table on this page for more common values.
When would I convert foot to meter? +
This conversion is useful for travel distances, screen sizes, furniture dimensions, and construction plans. ConvertHub runs entirely in your browser — no data is uploaded to any server.
Is foot to meter the same as meter to foot? +
They are inverse operations. This page focuses on ft → m with examples and tables for that direction. For m → ft, use our separate meter to foot converter page.