Convert feet and metres instantly. This free feet to meters converter works either direction, accepts feet-and-inches for heights, and uses the exact factor (1 ft = 0.3048 m), with centimetres too.
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Enter feet, plus inches if you like (handy for heights such as 5 ft 11 in). One foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres.
m
Enter a length in metres to convert it to feet (and feet-and-inches). One metre is about 3.281 feet.
Metres
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Enter a length
Feet (decimal)
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Feet & inches
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Centimetres
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A quick estimate: multiply feet by 0.3 for a rough metre value, or metres by 3.28 for feet. The calculator uses the exact factor (0.3048) for precise results.
Use this free feet to meters converter to switch between feet and metres in either direction. Enter feet (and inches if you like) or metres for an exact conversion.
What this feet to meters converter does
A feet to meters converter changes a length between feet and metres. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 m. You can also enter feet and inches together, which is handy for heights.
So 6 feet = 1.83 m, and 10 m = 32.81 ft. A height of 5 ft 11 in is about 1.80 m.
Common feet to meters conversions
Feet
Metres
1
0.305
5
1.524
6
1.829
10
3.048
100
30.48
Converting heights
For heights, switch on the inches field: a height like 5 ft 9 in converts to about 1.75 m. Going the other way, the converter also shows metres as feet-and-inches, so 1.8 m reads as roughly 5 ft 11 in.
How to use the feet to meters converter
Choose the direction (feet → meters or meters → feet).
Enter the length (feet, optionally with inches).
Read the converted result and centimetres.
Feet to Meters FAQ
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. For example, 6 feet × 0.3048 = 1.83 m. The converter does it instantly and accepts inches too.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Divide metres by 0.3048, or multiply by about 3.281. So 10 m ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 32.81 ft.
How many meters is 6 feet?
Exactly 1.8288 m, usually rounded to 1.83 m.
How do I convert a height like 5 ft 11 in?
Enter 5 in feet and 11 in inches; that's about 1.80 m. The tool also shows metres back as feet-and-inches.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres, so results are precise rather than approximate.
Is the feet to meters converter free?
Yes, this feet to meters converter is completely free, needs no sign-up, and gives instant results in your browser.
