Feet to meters converter
One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.
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6 feet =
1.8288m
Formula: m = ft × 0.3048
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- Definition: 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot); SI base unit of length
- 6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m
Definitions used: 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot); SI base unit of length.
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8, checked on .
How to convert feet to meters
Multiply the value in feet by 0.3048. The factor follows from the definitions: 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot), and SI base unit of length.
m = ft × 0.3048
Worked example: 6 ft to m
- Definition: 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot); SI base unit of length
- 6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m
- Answer: 6 ft = 1.8288 m.
Feet to meters chart
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 7 | 2.1336 |
| 8 | 2.4384 |
| 9 | 2.7432 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 12 | 3.6576 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 30 | 9.144 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 200 | 60.96 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
Values rounded to 6 significant digits. Type any other number in the converter at the top of the page.
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet is 1.8288 meters, usually rounded to 1.83 m. 5 ft is 1.524 m and 10 ft is 3.048 m.
What is the easy way to estimate feet in meters?
Multiply by 3 and divide by 10. 30 ft → 90 → 9 m; the exact value is 9.144 m, so the shortcut is 1.6% low. For the other direction, a meter is a bit more than 3 feet 3 inches.
More questions about feet and meters
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter is 3.28084 feet, or about 3 ft 3 3/8 in.
Is the foot used here the international foot?
Yes: 0.3048 m exactly. The slightly longer U.S. survey foot (1200/3937 m) was retired by NIST at the end of 2022 and should not be used for new work.
How do I convert square feet to square meters?
Area uses the factor squared: 1 ft² = 0.3048² = 0.09290304 m². Use the square feet to square meters page for that.
How many meters is 1,000 feet?
1,000 ft is 304.8 m.
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Sources and limits
- NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8
NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the SI, Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically (page updated August 18, 2025).
National Institute of Standards and Technology. Edition or effective date: . Text in force when checked on .
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