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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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Common Feet to Metres conversions

Common Feet to Metres conversions
Feet (ft)Metres (m)
1 ft0.3048 m
2 ft0.6096 m
3 ft0.9144 m
4 ft1.219 m
5 ft1.524 m
6 ft1.829 m
8 ft2.438 m
10 ft3.048 m
20 ft6.096 m
50 ft15.24 m
100 ft30.48 m
200 ft60.96 m
500 ft152.4 m
1,000 ft304.8 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many metres is 1 foot?+
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres. This is a defined value — 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm = 0.3048 m precisely.
How do I convert feet to metres?+
Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 feet × 0.3048 = 3.048 metres. For a quick estimate, divide feet by 3.28.
How many metres is 6 feet 2 inches?+
6 feet 2 inches equals 74 total inches. Multiply by 0.0254: 74 × 0.0254 = 1.8796 metres — approximately 1.88 m.
Is a metre longer than a foot?+
Yes. 1 metre equals 3.2808 feet, so a metre is roughly three and a quarter times longer than a foot.