Convert Feet to Meters

Convert feet and inches to metres exactly.

Direction

Value in foot (ft)

Decimal places

6 ft in metre

1.8288 m

Conversion factor

1 ft = 0.3048 m

Reverse factor

1 m = 3.2808399 ft

Also written as

6 ft 0.0 in

m = ft × 0.3048 — 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288

Quick reference table.
ft	m
0.5	0.1524
1	0.3048
2	0.6096
3	0.9144
4	1.2192
5	1.524
10	3.048
15	4.572
20	6.096
25	7.62
30	9.144
40	12.192
50	15.24
75	22.86
100	30.48
150	45.72
200	60.96
500	152.4
1000	304.8

What does Feet to Meters Converter do?

Convert feet to metres using the exact 0.3048 factor, with a combined feet-and-inches mode for heights and room dimensions. Centimetres are shown alongside metres.

How to Use Feet to Meters Converter

1
Enter feetAnd inches if you have them.
2
Read the metresWith centimetres shown too.
3
Use the tableFor common values at a glance.

Key Features

Exact conversion: 1 foot = 0.3048 m
Feet-and-inches composite entry
Centimetres shown alongside metres
Reference table for common heights and dimensions
Two-way conversion built in

Frequently Asked Questions

How many metres is 1 foot?

Exactly 0.3048 m, or 30.48 cm. The foot is defined as twelve inches of 25.4 mm each, so the factor is exact.

How many metres is 6 feet?

1.8288 m, or 182.88 cm. Six feet is a common height reference, which is why it comes up so often.

How do I convert a height like 5 ft 11 in?

Use the composite fields. 5 ft 11 in is 71 inches, which is 1.8034 m or 180.34 cm.

Is the survey foot different?

Yes, very slightly — the US survey foot was 0.3048006 m, differing by two parts per million. It was officially retired at the end of 2022, so the international foot of 0.3048 m is now the only definition.