Feet to Meters Converter
Quick answer: One foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres — a definition fixed in 1959, not a rounded approximation. To convert feet to metres, multiply by 0.3048; to convert metres to feet, divide by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.28084). This converter updates both directions as you type.
This free feet-to-meters converter turns imperial lengths into metric and back instantly. Type a value in either box and the other fills in right away, with the same length shown in centimetres and inches below.
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How to use this calculator
Type a length in the feet box and the metres box updates immediately; type in the metres box and the feet box updates instead. The results table shows the same length in feet, metres, centimetres, and inches all at once, so you can copy whichever unit you need.
How this is calculated
Formula: metres = feet × 0.3048 (exact). Going the other way: feet = metres ÷ 0.3048. The factor is exact by international agreement, so the only rounding is the display — shown to 6 significant decimals at most.
Input definitions: “Feet” and “Meters” are decimal lengths in their stated units; zero and positive values are valid. Assumptions: this converts linear length only — for area or volume, the factor must be squared or cubed (see the FAQ below).
Worked example
6 ft → metres: 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m. That is 182.88 cm (1.8288 × 100) and 72 inches (6 × 12). In reverse: 1.8288 ÷ 0.3048 = 6 ft.
Reference data
| Feet | Meters | Centimeters | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 | 30.48 | 12 |
| 3 | 0.9144 | 91.44 | 36 |
| 5 | 1.524 | 152.4 | 60 |
| 6 | 1.8288 | 182.88 | 72 |
| 10 | 3.048 | 304.8 | 120 |
Also useful: 1 m = 3.28084 ft; 1 ft = 12 in = 30.48 cm.
Source: international yard and pound agreement (1959) — exact definitions; table values computed 2026.
Method & sources
The calculator multiplies or divides by the exact international-foot definition: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, adopted 1959. Related figures are derived arithmetically (centimetres = metres × 100; inches = feet × 12).
- International yard and pound agreement (1959) — defines the foot as exactly 0.3048 m
- NIST — foot definition as 0.3048 m, exact
All conversion figures on this page are exact definitions or direct arithmetic from them — no estimates are used.
Frequently asked questions
Is 0.3048 an exact number?
Yes. The 1959 international yard and pound agreement defined the yard as exactly 0.9144 metres, which makes the foot exactly 0.3048 metres — no rounding is involved, and calculators using 0.3048 are fully precise.
Why does the US still use feet instead of metres?
The United States kept its customary units for everyday life — construction, real estate, and aviation are all built around feet and inches — even though those units were legally redefined in metric terms in 1959. Most other countries measure everyday lengths in metres and centimetres.
How do I convert square feet to square metres?
Area conversions use the square of the length factor: multiply square feet by 0.092903 (0.3048 × 0.3048). This page converts linear lengths only, so multiply a length by 0.3048 for metres or a square-foot area by 0.092903 for square metres.