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📏 Feet to Metres Converter

Convert feet to metres instantly — type any value and the result appears as you type. Below you will find the exact formula, a ft to m conversion table and a worked example.

6 ft =1.8288 m

⇄ Need the other way? Use the Metres to Feet Converter.

How to convert feet to metres

Formula: Metres = feet × 0.3048. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres, so this multiplication is exact.

Worked example

Question: How many metres is 6 ft — a 6-foot tall person?

Steps: Take the value in feet: 6 ft. Apply the formula: Metres = feet × 0. That gives 6 → 1.8288 m (rounded to four decimal places).

Result: 6 ft = 1.8288 m.

Feet to Metres conversion table

Feet (ft)Metres (m)
1 ft0.3048 m
3 ft0.9144 m
5 ft1.524 m
6 ft1.8288 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
1000 ft304.8 m

Need a value that is not in the table — or the reverse direction? Use the converter at the top of this page or the metres to feet converter, or the full Unit Converter for every unit in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert feet to metres?

Multiply the value in feet by 0.3048: ft × 0.3048 = m. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m. The converter above does this instantly.

How many metres are in 1 foot?

Exactly 0.3048 m (to four decimal places). The full relationship: Metres = feet × 0.

How many metres is 6 feet?

6 feet = 1.8288 metres exactly.

How do I convert metres back to feet?

Use the reverse conversion — our metres to feet converter does it instantly. For a quick check, divide by the same factor instead of multiplying.

Why is the foot exactly 0.3048 m?

Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, the foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 metres in the US, UK and Commonwealth countries.

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