Need to turn feet into meters? This free foot to meter converts instantly in your browser. Type a value in either box and the other side updates at once, using the exact factor 1 ft = 0.3048 m. There is no sign-up, no file to upload and nothing to install — the math runs on your device.
It is handy for room sizes, ceiling heights, sports and travel, where one system meets the other. A 10-foot ladder is 3.048 meters long, and a person who is 6 feet tall is 1.83 meters. For body measurements, the BMI Calculator takes height either way, and the Percentage Calculator handles the everyday sums.
How to use
- Type a value in the foot box — or in the meter box to convert the other way.
- The result appears instantly, rounded to a sensible number of decimal places.
- Use the swap button to flip the direction without retyping.
- Copy the result, or check the table below for the most common values.
Why use Toolsvine
Converting feet to meters is a two-second job when the factor is right, and this page uses the definition itself: 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly. Most converters on the web send your numbers to a server or bury the answer under ads. This one does the arithmetic locally, shows the exact factor it used, and gives you a table of common foot-to-meter values so you can double-check at a glance — free, with no account and no tracking.
What is the foot to meter formula?
Multiply the foot value by 0.3048 to get meters: meters = feet × 0.3048. The foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so this conversion is exact — any difference you see between converters is only how many decimal places they display, never the factor itself.
The foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so this conversion is exact too. A person who is 6 feet tall is 1.8288 meters — usually rounded to 1.83 m on forms and medical records.
Common foot to meter values
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
Results are rounded to four decimal places in the table so they stay readable; the converter itself keeps more precision and only rounds what it shows. If you need more digits, copy the full result and round it to whatever your project demands.
Worked example: 6 feet 2 inches in meters
A person who is 6 feet 2 inches tall is 1.8796 meters. First turn the height into feet — 6 feet 2 inches is 6.1667 feet — then multiply by 0.3048 to get 1.8796 meters, usually rounded to 1.88 m. The same two steps work for any height, from a child's growth chart to a doorway.
Try a room example: a 12-foot wall is 3.6576 meters, and a 25-foot garden is 7.62 meters. Real-estate listings are the classic case — US listings print feet while international buyers think in meters, and a quick conversion keeps the comparison honest.
How long is a US football field in meters?
A US football field is 91.44 meters long, goal line to goal line, or 109.73 meters including the end zones. The field is 100 yards, and a yard is 0.9144 meters, so 100 × 0.9144 = 91.44 meters. It is a handy reference: 100 meters on a track is about 109 yards, just past the full length of the field.
A quick rule of thumb: 3 feet is about a meter (0.9144 m), so 10 feet is just over 3 meters. For the reverse direction, the Meter to Foot converter uses the same exact factor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact foot to meter conversion factor?
Multiply by 0.3048. That comes from the definition 1 ft = 0.3048 m, so the factor is exact — any small difference you see between converters is just rounding of the displayed result. Converters that use 0.30 instead of the exact factor will drift on large values, which is why this tool uses the definition itself.
How many meters is 10 ft?
10 ft is 3.048 m (10 × 0.3048). You can see more round numbers in the table above, or type 10 into the converter for the full-precision answer. For a quick estimate, 3 feet is about a meter, and 30 feet is about 9 meters.
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet is 1.8288 meters, usually rounded to 1.83 m. Multiply 6 by 0.3048 to get 1.8288 m. Six feet is a common height benchmark in the US, so it shows up on medical forms, clothing sizes and job applications — most of which print the metric figure as 1.83 m.
Can I convert back from meter to foot?
Yes — type in the meter box and the foot value updates automatically, or press the swap button to flip the direction. The reverse uses the same exact factor, divided instead of multiplied, so a 2-meter doorway converts back to exactly 6.5617 feet.
Is this converter free, and is my data uploaded?
Yes, it is completely free, and nothing is uploaded. The conversion runs in JavaScript in your browser, so your numbers never leave your device and the tool works offline once the page has loaded. There is no account to create and no limit on how many values you convert.