foot to metre

Live foot (ft) to metre (m) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.

foot
metre
1 ft = 0.3048m

Conversion table

Ten sample values from foot to metre. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.

foot (ft)→metre (m)
0.001 ft → 0.000305 m
0.01 ft → 0.003048 m
0.1 ft → 0.03048 m
0.5 ft → 0.1524 m
1 ft → 0.3048 m
2 ft → 0.6096 m
5 ft → 1.524 m
10 ft → 3.048 m
100 ft → 30.48 m
1,000 ft → 304.8 m

About the foot

12 inches or 0.3048 metre. US height, altitude in aviation.

About the metre

The SI base unit of length. Defined by the speed of light since 1983.

How foot to metre conversion works

Both units belong to Length. Unitbox first expresses the input in the category reference unit (m), then expresses that same quantity in metre.

Common uses include plans, dimensions, travel distances, screens, and manufacturing specifications.

Reference value1 ft = 0.3048 m
CalculationBrowser-side, using Unitbox's shared unit data
Review noteFor safety-critical work, verify against the governing standard or instrument manual.

Unit definitions and conversion factors are maintained in the Unitbox methodology. Last reviewed with the current conversion dataset.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert foot to metre?

Multiply the foot value by 0.3048 to get it in metre. For example, 10 ft = 3.048 m.

What is 1 ft in m?

1 ft = 0.3048 m.

What is 100 ft in m?

100 ft = 30.48 m.

What is the formula?

Linear: multiply by 0.3048 (the unit factor ratio).

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