How to convert feet to metres
One foot equals 0.3048 metres, so multiply the number of feet by 0.3048:
m = ft × 0.3048
ft = m ÷ 0.3048 (1 m = 3.2808 ft)
Example: 5 ft → 5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 m.
Going the other way, divide by 0.3048, or multiply by 3.2808; the metres to feet converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Feet | Metres | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 1.524 m | 5 feet |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m | a tall person |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m | a common US ceiling height |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m | a basketball hoop height |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m | a small hill |
| 35,000 ft | 10,668 m | a typical airliner cruising altitude |
When you need this conversion
Feet are used for heights of people and buildings in the US and UK, for property dimensions in the US, and worldwide for aircraft altitude. An airliner cruising at 35,000 ft is about 10.7 km above sea level. One foot is exactly 0.3048 m, so the conversion is exact.
Foot to metre conversion table
| ft | m | ft | m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m | 16 ft | 4.8768 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m | 17 ft | 5.1816 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m | 18 ft | 5.4864 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m | 19 ft | 5.7912 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m | 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m | 21 ft | 6.4008 m |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m | 22 ft | 6.7056 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m | 23 ft | 7.0104 m |
| 9 ft | 2.7432 m | 24 ft | 7.3152 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m | 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 11 ft | 3.3528 m | 26 ft | 7.9248 m |
| 12 ft | 3.6576 m | 27 ft | 8.2296 m |
| 13 ft | 3.9624 m | 28 ft | 8.5344 m |
| 14 ft | 4.2672 m | 29 ft | 8.8392 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 m | 30 ft | 9.144 m |
About the units
- Foot (ft): 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 metres.
- Metre (m): the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
Both are units of length. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many metres are in one foot?
One foot is 0.3048 metres. One metre is 3.2808 feet.
How do I convert feet to metres?
Multiply the value in feet by 0.3048. To go back, divide by 0.3048.
What is 5 ft in metres?
5 ft = 1.524 m.
What is 6 ft in metres?
6 ft = 1.8288 m.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.