How to Convert Feet to Meters

Direct answer

Multiply the measurement in feet by 0.3048.

Meters = feet x 0.3048

For example, 10 feet converts as follows:

10 x 0.3048 = 3.048

10 feet = 3.048 meters

Enter another measurement into the Feet to Meters Converter.

Step-by-step conversion process

Write down the measurement in feet. Preserve any decimal or fractional portion.
Multiply the foot value by 0.3048.
Keep the complete result while calculating.
Round only the final meter value.
Label the answer in meters.

Why 0.3048 is used

One international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meter. This means the multiplication factor is exact rather than an informal estimate.

1 foot 0.3048 meter

1 foot 12 inches

1 meter 3.280839895 feet

Convert whole feet to meters

Whole-number measurements can be multiplied directly by 0.3048.

Convert 5 feet

5 x 0.3048 = 1.524

5 feet = 1.524 meters

Convert 12 feet

12 x 0.3048 = 3.6576

12 feet = 3.6576 meters

Convert 30 feet

30 x 0.3048 = 9.144

30 feet = 9.144 meters

Convert decimal feet to meters

Keep the complete decimal value and multiply it by 0.3048. Do not round the feet measurement before converting it.

Convert 6.5 feet

6.5 x 0.3048 = 1.9812

6.5 feet = 1.9812 meters

Convert 12.25 feet

12.25 x 0.3048 = 3.7338

12.25 feet = 3.7338 meters

Convert 20.75 feet

20.75 x 0.3048 = 6.3246

20.75 feet = 6.3246 meters

Convert fractional feet to meters

Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the decimal foot value, then multiply by 0.3048.

Convert one-half foot

1 / 2 = 0.5 foot

0.5 x 0.3048 = 0.1524

1/2 foot = 0.1524 meter

Convert three-quarter foot

3 / 4 = 0.75 foot

0.75 x 0.3048 = 0.2286

3/4 foot = 0.2286 meter

Convert mixed foot measurements

A mixed measurement contains a whole number and a fraction. Convert the fraction to a decimal, add it to the whole number, and then multiply.

Convert 5 1/2 feet

1 / 2 = 0.5

5 + 0.5 = 5.5 feet

5.5 x 0.3048 = 1.6764

5 1/2 feet = 1.6764 meters

Convert 8 3/4 feet

3 / 4 = 0.75

8 + 0.75 = 8.75 feet

8.75 x 0.3048 = 2.667

8 3/4 feet = 2.667 meters

Common feet-to-meters conversions

Feet	Meters
1 ft	0.3048 m
2 ft	0.6096 m
3 ft	0.9144 m
5 ft	1.524 m
6 ft	1.8288 m
8 ft	2.4384 m
10 ft	3.048 m
12 ft	3.6576 m
15 ft	4.572 m
20 ft	6.096 m
25 ft	7.62 m
50 ft	15.24 m
100 ft	30.48 m

Convert feet and inches

A measurement written as feet and inches must first be expressed as total feet.

Total feet = feet + inches / 12

Meters = total feet x 0.3048

Example: convert 5 feet 8 inches

8 / 12 = 0.6666667 foot

5 + 0.6666667 = 5.6666667 feet

5.6666667 x 0.3048 = approximately 1.7272 meters

5 feet 8 inches is approximately 1.73 meters

How to estimate feet in meters

Multiply feet by 0.3 for a quick estimate.

20 feet x 0.3 = approximately 6 meters

Exact result: 6.096 meters

The shortcut is useful for mental comparisons. Use 0.3048 when an exact result is required.

Where the conversion is used

personal height;
room dimensions;
ceiling height;
furniture measurements;
construction plans;
property dimensions;
sports-field measurements;
equipment specifications;
elevation and travel information.

Feet-to-meters mistakes to avoid

Dividing instead of multiplying

Feet are converted to meters by multiplying by 0.3048.

Using the reverse factor

The factor 3.280839895 converts meters to feet.

Dropping a decimal or fraction

Convert the complete original measurement.

Confusing decimal feet with inches

The value 5.5 feet means 5 feet and half a foot, which is 6 inches.

Using the formula for square feet

This calculation converts linear length only.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you convert feet to meters?

Multiply feet by exactly 0.3048.

How many meters are in 10 feet?

Ten feet equal exactly 3.048 meters.

Can fractions of a foot be converted?

Yes. Convert the fraction to a decimal and multiply the complete value by 0.3048.

Does this method convert square feet?

No. This method converts linear feet to linear meters.