Convert feet to meters instantly. 1 foot = 0.3048 meters.
meters = feet × 0.3048
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.5240 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 10 ft | 3.0480 m |
| 20 ft | 6.0960 m |
| 100 ft | 30.4800 m |
The formula meters = feet × 0.3048 is exact by international definition. In 1959, the international yard was fixed at exactly 0.9144 meters. Since 1 foot = 1/3 yard, then 1 foot = 0.9144 ÷ 3 = 0.3048 meters exactly — no rounding involved. This can also be verified through the inch definition: 1 inch = 2.54 cm = 0.0254 m, and 12 inches = 12 × 0.0254 = 0.3048 m exactly. Both paths produce the same result, confirming the consistency of the international measurement definitions adopted in 1959.
Height for international documents: Heights on passports, visa applications, and international medical forms are required in meters and centimeters in most countries. 5 feet = 1.524 m. 5′6″ = 5.5 feet = 1.676 m. 5′10″ = 1.778 m. 6 feet = 1.829 m. 6′2″ = 1.880 m.
Building heights and ceilings: Architects and builders working internationally must convert ceiling heights. A standard 8-foot ceiling = 2.438 m. A 9-foot ceiling (premium residential) = 2.743 m. A 10-foot ceiling = 3.048 m. The Empire State Building is 1,454 feet = 443.1 meters tall (to antenna tip).
Aviation altitude: Aircraft altitude worldwide is specified in feet by international aviation agreement (ICAO), even in metric countries. A cruising altitude of 35,000 feet = 10,668 meters. Oxygen is required above approximately 14,000 feet = 4,267 meters. Terrain elevation on international maps may show meters while the pilot uses feet for altitude.
Swimming pools: An Olympic pool is 50 meters = 164.04 feet long, 25 meters wide, and 2 meters deep. A standard US pool is often 25 yards (75 feet = 22.86 meters). Swimmers from different countries need to know both to calculate pace and distance correctly.
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 5.5 ft | 1.676 m |
| 6 ft | 1.829 m |
| 6.5 ft | 1.981 m |
| 7 ft | 2.134 m |
| 8 ft | 2.438 m |
| 9 ft | 2.743 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
Feet and meters are the two dominant units for human height, building dimensions, altitude, and depth measurement worldwide. Since the US measures in feet while virtually all other countries use meters, conversion is a constant need for engineers, travelers, architects, and healthcare workers. International medical forms and health apps require height in meters and centimeters; US residents need to convert. Building codes, structural engineering specifications, and architectural plans from non-US countries are in meters; US firms working internationally must convert all dimensions. Real estate listings from European, Asian, and Australian markets list ceiling heights in meters and room dimensions in square meters — potential buyers need feet for comparison. Aviation uses feet for altitude globally by agreement, but terrain databases and weather reports may use meters, creating daily conversion needs for pilots.
1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. This is an internationally defined standard.
Multiply feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 feet = 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters.
6 feet = 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters, approximately 1.83 meters.
5 feet = 5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 meters.
6 feet = 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters = 182.88 cm.
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