Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters instantly.
Standard length units
meters 30.48
centimeters 3048
kilometers 0.0305
inches 1200
yards 33.333
miles 0.0189
Fun comparisons
football fields 🏈~ 0.33
school buses 🚌~ 2.77
elephants 🐘~ 5.54
How to convert feet to meters
Enter a value in feet and the converter instantly calculates the equivalent in meters. Results include fun real-world comparisons so you can visualize the length in everyday terms.
Feet are the standard unit for everyday height and distance in the US and UK; meters are the SI base unit used globally in science and most countries.
Need the opposite direction? Convert meters to feet just as easily, or explore all our length conversions.
Common feet to meters conversions
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 feet in meters?
- 1 feet equals 0.3048 meters.
- How do I convert feet to meters?
- Multiply by 0.3048. For example, 5 ft = 1.524 m.
- How many meters is 5 feet 11 inches?
- 5 feet 11 inches is approximately 1.803 meters (5 ft = 1.524 m, plus 11 in = 0.279 m).