Feet to meters
Common values
| From (ft) | To (m) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.000 |
| 0.2 | 0.061 |
| 0.4 | 0.122 |
| 0.6 | 0.183 |
| 0.8 | 0.244 |
| 1 | 0.305 |
| 1.2 | 0.366 |
| 1.4 | 0.427 |
| 1.6 | 0.488 |
| 1.8 | 0.549 |
| 2 | 0.610 |
One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. Multiply your feet value by 0.3048 to convert to meters.
Formula: meters = feet × 0.3048
- 6 ft = 1.829 m
- 100 ft = 30.48 m
- 5,280 ft = 1,609.3 m (exactly 1 mile)
- 14,505 ft = 4,421 m (Mount Whitney, tallest US peak in the lower 48)
Americans need feet-to-meters conversion for international travel (European pool depths, building heights abroad), filing for international patents, shipping container dimensions, and reading European real estate listings. Divers in the US use feet for depth; international dive tables use meters.
US aircraft altitude is always in feet (a worldwide aviation standard). Football field dimensions (100 yards = 300 feet = 91.4 m) are uniquely American. US swimming pools at the recreational level are often 25 yards (75 feet = 22.86 m) rather than Olympic 50-meter pools.
Frequently asked questions
- How many meters is 10 feet?
- 10 feet = 3.048 meters.
- What is 6 feet in meters?
- 6 feet = 1.829 meters (often rounded to 1.83 m).
- How tall is 5 ft 9 in in meters?
- 5 ft 9 in = 69 inches = 1.753 meters.
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