How to Convert Feet to Meters
To convert feet to meters, divide the value by 3.2808.
The Formula
Meters = Feet ÷ 3.2808
Key Fact
1 meter = 3.2808 feet
Tip: To convert meters back to feet, multiply by 3.2808.
Feet to Meters
Convert feet (ft) to meters (m) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 ft = 0.3048 m
Full precision:0.3048 m
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 feet to meters, we divide by 3.2808 because one meter equals exactly 3.2808 feet.
1 meter = 3.2808 feet
Since there are 3.2808 feet in every meter, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 3.2808 = 0.3048 meters
So 1 feet = 0.3048 meters.
Quick check: 0.3048 × 3.2808 = 1 feet
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 ft = 0.3048 m
1 ÷ 3.2808 = 0.3048
1 ÷ 3.2808 = 0.3048
Example 2: 5 ft = 1.524 m
5 ÷ 3.2808 = 1.524
5 ÷ 3.2808 = 1.524
Example 3: 10 ft = 3.048 m
10 ÷ 3.2808 = 3.048
10 ÷ 3.2808 = 3.048
Feet to Meters Table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (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 |
1 Foot in Other Units
| Unit | 1 ft = |
|---|---|
| Feet to Kilometers | 0.000305 km |
| Feet to Meters | 0.3048 m |
| Feet to Centimeters | 30.48 cm |
| Feet to Millimeters | 304.8 mm |
| Feet to Micrometers | 304800 μm |
| Feet to Nanometers | 304800000 nm |
| Feet to Miles | 0.000189 mi |
| Feet to Yards | 0.333333 yd |
| Feet to Inches | 12 in |
| Feet to Nautical Miles | 0.000165 nmi |
| Feet to Fathoms | 0.166667 ftm |
| Feet to Light Years | 3.22e-17 ly |
| Feet to Astronomical Units | 2.04e-12 AU |
| Feet to Parsecs | 9.88e-18 pc |
| Feet to Angstroms | 3048000000 Å |
| Feet to Planck Lengths | 1.89e+34 ℓP |
| Feet to Rods | 0.060606 rd |
About Feet and Meters
What is a Foot?
The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
What is a Meter?
The meter (m) is a unit of length in the metric system. One meter equals 1 meter.