Feet to metres converter
Metres (m)
1 foot = 0.3048 metres
How to convert feet to metres
m = ft × 0.3048
Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048 to get metres. Going the other way, divide by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.28083989501).
One foot is exactly defined as 0.3048 metres (to 12 significant figures), and one metre is 3.28083989501 feet.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 feet: 5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 1.524 metres.
- Convert 12.5 feet: 12.5 × 0.3048 = 3.81 3.81 metres.
- Convert 250 feet: 250 × 0.3048 = 76.2 76.2 metres.
Quick-reference table
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 75 | 22.86 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
| m | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.280839895 |
| 2 | 6.56167979 |
| 3 | 9.842519685 |
| 5 | 16.40419948 |
| 10 | 32.80839895 |
| 15 | 49.21259843 |
| 20 | 65.6167979 |
| 25 | 82.02099738 |
| 50 | 164.0419948 |
| 75 | 246.0629921 |
| 100 | 328.0839895 |
| 1,000 | 3,280.839895 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many metres are in 1 foot?
1 foot equals 0.3048 metres.
What is the formula to convert feet to metres?
Use m = ft × 0.3048. Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048 to get metres. Going the other way, divide by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.28083989501).
What is 100 feet in metres?
100 feet is 30.48 metres.