Foot to Meter Converter (ft to m)
1 foot = 0.3048 meter. Meters and feet appear together in construction, real estate and sport.
Result
10 ft = 3.048 m
How to convert foot to meter
Meters and feet appear together in construction, real estate and sport. A foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters, so a 10 ft ceiling is 3.048 m. Floor-plan sizes in the US are in feet; most of the rest of the world uses meters.
Formula
m = ft × 0.3048
Worked example
10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m
Foot to Meter quick-reference table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
Real-life examples
Measuring a room: a 12 ft by 15 ft bedroom is about 3.66 m by 4.57 m. Swimming-pool depth and jump heights are also commonly given in feet in US sources.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in 1 meter?
1 meter is about 3.2808 feet. That is the reverse of the exact 0.3048 m per foot definition.
Which is longer, a foot or a meter?
A meter is longer: it is about 3.28 feet, or roughly 3 feet 3.4 inches.
What is 1 foot in meter?
1 foot = 0.3048 meter (ft to m).
What is the formula to convert ft to m?
m = ft × 0.3048. For example, 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m.
How do I convert m back to ft?
Use the reverse converter: 1 meter = 3.28084 foot. Check: 3.048 m converts back to 10 ft.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? Meter to Foot converter (m to ft): 1 meter = 3.28084 foot.
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