How to convert Feet to Meters
The conversion is a single multiplication: 1 ft = 0.3048 m. To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. To go back, multiply meters by 3.28084 (or divide by 0.3048). These factors are exact by definition.
Examples
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- 12 ft = 3.6576 m
Feet to Meters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert Meters back to Feet?
- Use the Meters to Feet converter, or just swap the units on the full unit converter — it shows every unit in the category at once.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. The English units have been defined in metric terms since 1959, so the factors used here are exact by definition, not rounded approximations. Displayed results are rounded only for readability.
- Can I convert other units too?
- The unit converter also handles length, weight, volume, temperature, area, speed, pressure, energy, power, torque, and fuel economy — each with every unit shown side by side.