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Feet are the imperial unit of length; metres the metric one. Heights, room dimensions, altitudes and property listings cross between them, so this converter turns feet into metres and back with an exact factor.
How is it calculated?
The conversion factor
1 foot = 0.3048 metres exactly (and 1 m = 3.28084 ft).
| To convert | Do this |
|---|---|
| ft → m | multiply by 0.3048 |
| m → ft | multiply by 3.28084 |
Common values
| Feet | Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.30 m |
| 6 ft | 1.83 m |
| 10 ft | 3.05 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
Worked example
A 6-foot person is 6 × 0.3048 = 1.83 m. A 10-foot ceiling is 3.05 m. To go back, a 2 m height is 2 × 3.28084 = 6.56 ft, about 6 feet 7 inches.
FAQ
How many metres is 1 foot?+
One foot is exactly 0.3048 metres — a little under a third of a metre. Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get metres.
How do I convert feet to metres?+
Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 20 ft × 0.3048 = 6.096 m.
How do I convert metres to feet?+
Multiply the metre value by 3.28084. So 5 m = 16.4 ft.
What is 6 feet in metres?+
6 feet is 1.83 metres. A common height, it's just under 1.83 m exactly (1.8288 m).
Is the foot-to-metre factor exact?+
Yes. Since 1959 the international foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 metres, so the conversion is precise.