1 Foot (ft) to Meter (m)
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Direct Answer
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Formula: m = ft × 0.3048. This page supports instant conversion, reference table checks, and related unit links.
About this conversion
The foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches. It remains widely used in the United States for everyday measurements like height, room dimensions, and altitude.
The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the metric system. It is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Typical uses
- Converting US building dimensions to metric
- Aviation altitude (feet) to metric systems
- Human height conversion for international contexts
- Construction and architecture across different regions
Common reference values
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- 6 ft = 1.8288 m
- 10 ft = 3.048 m
- 100 ft = 30.48 m
Tip: One foot is roughly 30 centimeters (exactly 30.48 cm). So 10 feet ≈ 3 meters.
Educational reference — always verify critical measurements (medical, engineering, legal) with primary sources.
// foot Conversion table meter
| Foot (ft) (ft) | Meter (m) (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 250 ft | 76.2 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
How to convert
Foot (ft) → Meter (m)
To convert from Foot (ft) (ft) to Meter (m) (m),multiply your value by 0.3048.
For example,10 ft = 3.048 m.
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