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Feet to meters converter

Turn feet into meters, exactly and instantly.

Type a value in feet and read the meters the moment you stop. One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, so the number is precise, not an approximation. The meters field works in reverse too, so you can go either way.

Your measurement

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Edit either field. The other one updates live. 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly.

In meters
1.8288 m
6 ft divided by 3.28084

What this means

    Common feet values in meters

    FeetMetersWhat it is

    Feet and meters explained

    The Foot-to-Meter Conversion Factor

    One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters since 1959. To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. Quick reference: 1 ft = 0.305 m, 10 ft = 3.05 m, 100 ft = 30.48 m. This is the international foot, used in nearly every country and document.

    When You'll Need This Conversion

    US users often need to convert feet to meters for international product specs, scientific reporting, European recipes (rare but happens), travel guides showing peak heights, and academic work. Any time a US-source measurement needs to be shared internationally, this conversion comes up.

    Reference Conversions

    1 ft = 0.305 m. 5 ft = 1.524 m. 6 ft = 1.829 m (typical tall adult). 10 ft = 3.048 m (residential ceiling). 100 ft = 30.48 m. 1000 ft = 304.8 m (about 1/3 km). The Empire State Building (1454 ft to tip) is 443 m.

    Feet-and-Inches Heights to Metric

    For a height like 5 ft 10 in: convert to total inches (5×12 + 10 = 70 in), then multiply by 0.0254 = 1.778 m. Or convert feet to meters then add inches in meters: 5 × 0.3048 + 10 × 0.0254 = 1.524 + 0.254 = 1.778 m. Same result either way.

    Common questions

    How many meters is 6 feet?

    6 feet equals 1.8288 meters (about 1.83 m).

    How tall is a typical NBA player in meters?

    Average NBA height is about 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m). Players range from 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) to 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m).

    Is the US survey foot still used?

    It is being phased out. NIST officially deprecated the survey foot in 2022. New land surveys now use the international foot (0.3048 m exactly). Most users will never notice the 2 parts per million difference.

    How do I convert miles to meters?

    1 mile = 5280 feet = 1609.344 m. Multiply miles by 5280 then by 0.3048.

    What is a yard in meters?

    1 yard = 3 feet = 0.9144 m exactly. Often easier to remember as 'a yard is just under a meter.'

    All conversion runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded. 1 foot = 0.3048 meters is the exact international definition set in 1959.