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Feet to Meters (ft to m) Converter — Formula, Chart & Quick Calculator

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Converting feet to meters (ft to m) is one of the most frequent measurement conversions in daily life, construction, real estate, and aviation. The conversion is based on the international agreement where exactly 1 foot equals 0.3048 meters.

How to Convert Feet to Meters: The Formula

To convert any measurement from feet to meters, simply multiply the number of feet by 0.3048:

Meters (m) = Feet (ft) × 0.3048

Example Calculation:

Quick Feet to Meters Conversion Table

Feet (ft)Meters (m)Common Usage
1 ft0.3048 m12 inches ruler
3 ft0.9144 mApprox. 1 yard
5 ft1.5240 mHuman height
5.5 ft (5'6")1.6764 mAverage female height
5.9 ft (5'11")1.7983 mAverage male height
6 ft1.8288 mTall height baseline
10 ft3.0480 mStandard room ceiling height
20 ft6.0960 mShipping container length
50 ft15.2400 mOlympic pool width
100 ft30.4800 mCommercial building scale

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters is 6 feet?

6 feet is equal to exactly 1.8288 meters (6 × 0.3048).

What is the formula to convert feet into meters?

Multiply your length in feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m.

How do I convert 5'9" to meters?

5 feet 9 inches equals 5.75 feet. 5.75 × 0.3048 = 1.7526 meters.