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Feet to Meters Converter

Convert feet to meters instantly — great for height, construction, and international measurements.

Conversion table

LengthMetersCentimetersMillimeters
0.50.1524 m15.24 cm152.4 mm
10.3048 m30.48 cm304.8 mm
1.50.4572 m45.72 cm457.2 mm
20.6096 m60.96 cm609.6 mm
2.50.762 m76.2 cm762 mm
30.9144 m91.44 cm914.4 mm
41.2192 m121.92 cm1,219.2 mm
51.524 m152.4 cm1,524 mm
61.8288 m182.88 cm1,828.8 mm
72.1336 m213.36 cm2,133.6 mm
82.4384 m243.84 cm2,438.4 mm
92.7432 m274.32 cm2,743.2 mm
103.048 m304.8 cm3,048 mm
123.6576 m365.76 cm3,657.6 mm
154.572 m457.2 cm4,572 mm

💡 Conversion Tips

  • 1 foot = exactly 0.3048 meters — multiply feet by 0.3 for a quick estimate.
  • 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm exactly.
  • Quick: divide feet by 3.3 to get approximate meters.
  • 5 feet = 1.524 m, 6 feet = 1.829 m — useful height references.

How to Convert Feet to Meters

To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 cm). This exact relationship was established in 1959 by international agreement. The foot has been used since ancient civilizations — its origin relates to the length of a human foot. Today, it's primarily used in the United States and UK (for height). Nearly every other country uses the meter, which is the SI base unit of length defined by the speed of light.

The Feet to Meters Formula

The formula is: meters = feet × 0.3048. This is an exact conversion factor. For feet and inches combined, first convert to total feet: total feet = feet + (inches / 12), then multiply by 0.3048. Alternatively, convert feet to inches (× 12), add remaining inches, then multiply by 0.0254. Example: 5'10" = 5 + (10/12) = 5.833 ft × 0.3048 = 1.778 m.

Common Feet to Meters Conversions

  • 1 ft = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm exactly
  • 3 ft (1 yard) = 0.9144 m — slightly less than a meter
  • 5 ft = 1.524 m — short adult height
  • 5 ft 6 in = 1.676 m — average height range
  • 6 ft = 1.829 m — tall adult height
  • 5,280 ft = 1 mile = 1,609.344 m

Height Chart: Feet to Meters

  • 5'0" = 1.524 m = 152.4 cm
  • 5'4" = 1.626 m = 162.6 cm — average US female height
  • 5'7" = 1.702 m = 170.2 cm
  • 5'9" = 1.753 m = 175.3 cm — average US male height
  • 6'0" = 1.829 m = 182.9 cm
  • 6'3" = 1.905 m = 190.5 cm — well above average

Feet to Meters Examples

Step-by-step conversions

Convert 5'10" to meters

  1. 5 feet + 10 inches
  2. Total inches: (5 × 12) + 10 = 70 in
  3. 70 × 0.0254 = 1.778 m
  4. Or: 5.833 ft × 0.3048 = 1.778 m

5'10" = 1.778 m (177.8 cm)

Room: 12 × 15 feet to meters

  1. 12 ft × 0.3048 = 3.658 m
  2. 15 ft × 0.3048 = 4.572 m
  3. Area: 12 × 15 = 180 sq ft
  4. In metric: 3.66 × 4.57 = 16.72 m²

12 × 15 ft = 3.66 × 4.57 m (16.7 m²)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters is 1 foot?

1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 cm). This is an exact definition, not an approximation. To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048.

How do I convert feet and inches to meters?

Convert to total inches first: (feet × 12) + inches. Then multiply by 0.0254 to get meters. Example: 5'8" = 68 inches × 0.0254 = 1.727 m. Or convert to decimal feet: 5 + 8/12 = 5.667 ft × 0.3048 = 1.727 m.

What is 6 feet in meters?

6 feet = 1.8288 meters, commonly rounded to 1.83 m. In centimeters, that's 182.88 cm.

How many feet is 1 meter?

1 meter = 3.28084 feet ≈ 3 ft 3.4 in. A meter is slightly longer than a yard (3 feet).

How do I convert square feet to square meters?

Divide square feet by 10.764 to get square meters. Example: 1,000 sq ft ÷ 10.764 = 92.9 m². This factor comes from (0.3048)² × 12² ... or simply (3.28084)² = 10.764.

Is a meter bigger than a foot?

Yes, significantly. 1 meter = 3.281 feet, so a meter is about 3.3 times longer than a foot. It takes about 3 feet and 3 inches to equal 1 meter.

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