Feet to Metres Converter
Convert feet to metres instantly with our free online converter. Enter any foot value and the metre equivalent appears immediately. Type in either field to convert in both directions.
Formula:[value] ft ÷ 3.281 = [result] m
How to convert Feet to Metres
ft ÷ 3.281 = m
For example: 5 ft ÷ 3.281 = 1.524 m
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| Feet (ft) | Metres (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.219 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.829 m |
| 8 ft | 2.438 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 200 ft | 60.96 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
About this conversion
Feet to metres is a daily conversion for anyone dealing with heights, room dimensions, or construction measurements across metric and imperial systems. One foot is exactly 0.3048 metres — an international definition. A standard ceiling height of 8 feet is 2.4384 m; a 6-foot person stands 1.8288 m tall; the depth of a standard swimming pool (4 feet) is 1.2192 m. In real estate, property dimensions listed in feet must be converted to metres for European buyers and planning applications. Aviation altitudes are given in feet worldwide, while meteorologists and scientists use metres — requiring frequent conversion.