Convert foot to metre

1 foot = 0.3048 metres. Enter any value below for an exact conversion.

Value in feet

1 ft =

0.3048 m

metres

Need the reverse? Convert metre to foot →

Formula

1 foot = 0.3048 metres
metre = feet × 0.3048
foot = metres × 3.28084

foot to metre conversion table

1 ft0.3048 m

2 ft0.6096 m

3 ft0.9144 m

5 ft1.524 m

10 ft3.048 m

20 ft6.096 m

25 ft7.62 m

50 ft15.24 m

100 ft30.48 m

1000 ft304.8 m

About converting feet to metres

Feet to metres is common for height, building plans, and elevation when working with metric drawings or international standards. One foot is exactly 0.3048 metres.

Method & sources

Conversions use exact legal definitions rather than rounded approximations: 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg (fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement), 1 mile = 1.609344 km, and 1 US liquid gallon = 3.785411784 litres. Temperatures convert with °F = °C × 9⁄5 + 32 and K = °C + 273.15. Results are rounded only for display.

Page last updated: October 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many metres are in a foot?

One foot equals 0.3048 metres. So 10 feet is 3.048 metres. Use the converter above for any value.

What is the formula to convert feet to metres?

1 foot = 0.3048 metres metre = feet × 0.3048 foot = metres × 3.28084

Is the foot-to-metre conversion exact?

Yes. The conversion factor between feet and metres is defined exactly, so results are precise — only rounded for display.

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