📏 Foot to Meter Converter
Free online tool to convert Foot (ft) to Meter (m). Enter a value and get instant, accurate results.
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Foot to Meter Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
About Foot to Meter Conversions
Converting between Foot and Meter is straightforward with this free online tool. Enter a ft value and get the precise m result instantly.
The conversion factor is: 1 ft = 0.3048 m. To convert manually, multiply your value by 0.3048. As a quick example: 10 ft = 3.048 m.
This page includes a reference table of common Foot values pre-converted to Meter, the conversion formula, and frequently asked questions. All values use internationally recognized conversion standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact conversion factor from feet to meters?
1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly. This has been the international definition since the 1959 agreement between English-speaking countries, which defined the yard as exactly 0.9144 meters (so a foot is one third of that).
How do I convert a height like 5 ft 10 in to meters?
Convert everything to inches first, then multiply by 0.0254. For 5 ft 10 in: (5 × 12) + 10 = 70 inches, then 70 × 0.0254 = 1.778 m. Converting the feet and inches separately and adding also works.
How tall is Mount Everest in feet and meters?
Mount Everest is 29,032 feet, which equals 8,849 meters (the officially recognized 2020 survey height). Commercial aircraft cruise slightly higher, at 35,000–40,000 ft (10,700–12,200 m).
Is a meter longer than 3 feet?
Yes. One meter equals 3.28084 feet — about 3 feet 3⅜ inches. A meter stick is roughly 3.4 inches longer than a yardstick, a difference that compounds quickly over longer distances.
When does the difference between feet and meters cause real problems?
Aviation altitudes, construction plans, and scientific data are the classic cases. Most of the world assigns flight levels in feet, but China and a few other countries use meters — crews crossing those boundaries must convert. Mixed-unit construction drawings are a known source of costly errors.
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