Convert feet to meters: formula and table
Convert feet to meters with our exact formula, reference table and concrete examples.
Published on January 13, 2026Reading data in feet and needing to express it in meters is common in international architecture, sports and meteorology. The conversion is straightforward.
Understanding the conversion
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.
📐 Formula
Meters = Feet × 0.3048
📊 Conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.30 |
| 3 | 0.91 |
| 5 | 1.52 |
| 5.9 | 1.80 |
| 6 | 1.83 |
| 10 | 3.05 |
| 20 | 6.10 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 1000 | 304.80 |
💡 Practical examples
Example 1: 6 feet (Anglo-Saxon height)
6 × 0.3048 = 1.83 meters. An individual of '6 feet' is 1.83 m in the metric system.
Example 2: 30,000 feet (aircraft altitude)
30,000 × 0.3048 = 9,144 meters. The standard cruising altitude of commercial aircraft.
Example 3: 100 feet
100 × 0.3048 = 30.48 meters. Depth limit frequently cited in recreational scuba diving.