FEET METRES

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Feet (ft)
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Metres (m)
m
1 ft × 0.3048 = 0.3048 m
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Feet (ft) Metres (m)

The Formula

To convert feet to metres, multiply by 0.3048. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres (30.48 cm), making this an exact conversion:

m = feet × 0.3048
feet = m × 3.28084

One metre = 3.28084 feet. One kilometre = 3,280.84 feet = 0.621371 miles.

Common References

Useful length and height benchmarks:

1 ft = 0.3048 m
3.281 ft = 1 m
6 ft = 1.829 m (tall person)
100 ft = 30.48 m
1,000 ft = 304.8 m
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How to Convert Feet to Metres

To convert feet to metres, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. One foot is exactly 0.3048 metres — this is an internationally agreed exact definition. For example, 10 feet = 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 m. A swimming pool that is 50 feet long equals 15.24 m. A building floor height of 9 feet equals 2.7432 m.

To go back from metres to feet, multiply by 3.28084. For instance, the Eiffel Tower is 330 m tall, which equals 330 × 3.28084 = 1,082.7 feet.

When Do You Need to Convert Feet to Metres?

Feet are commonly used in the United States and the UK for altitude, depth, ceiling height, and distances. Metres are the SI standard used internationally in science, aviation (in many countries), real estate, sport, and engineering. You'll need this conversion for aviation altitude charts, building plans, swimming pool and athletics track dimensions, diving depths, and comparing property or room sizes across countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many metres in a foot?

One foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres. This is an exact definition established in 1959. To convert feet to metres, multiply by 0.3048. To convert metres back to feet, multiply by 3.28084.

How many feet in a metre?

One metre equals approximately 3.28084 feet (or 3 feet 3.37 inches). This is the reciprocal of the feet-to-metres conversion: 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.28084 ft/m.

How tall is 6 feet in metres?

6 feet = 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 metres, usually rounded to 1.83 m. For reference, the average adult height globally is around 1.71 m (about 5 ft 7 in).

What is 100 feet in metres?

100 feet = 100 × 0.3048 = 30.48 metres. This means 100 feet is the same as 30.48 m or 3,048 cm.

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