How to Convert Feet to Meters (Formula & Table)

To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.05 m. To reverse it, divide meters by 0.3048 to get feet.

The formula

• meters = feet × 0.3048
• feet = meters ÷ 0.3048

One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so this conversion is exact.

Quick reference

• 1 ft = 0.30 m
• 5 ft = 1.52 m
• 6 ft = 1.83 m
• 10 ft = 3.05 m
• 20 ft = 6.10 m
• 100 ft = 30.48 m

Where it comes up

Room and ceiling heights, property sizes, and outdoor distances often switch between feet (US/UK) and meters (metric countries). Personal height is another common case.

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