Feet to meters

meters = feet × 0.3048

How to convert feet to meters

One foot is 0.3048 meters, so multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 20 feet is 20 × 0.3048 = 6.096 meters. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 3.28084.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 0.3 gets within 1.6% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Length conversions come up in DIY and building plans, running and cycling distances, maps, clothing sizes and travel between countries that use metric and imperial units.

feet	meters
1 ft	0.3048 m
2 ft	0.6096 m
3 ft	0.9144 m
4 ft	1.2192 m
5 ft	1.524 m
6 ft	1.8288 m
7 ft	2.1336 m
8 ft	2.4384 m
9 ft	2.7432 m
10 ft	3.048 m
11 ft	3.3528 m
12 ft	3.6576 m
13 ft	3.9624 m
14 ft	4.2672 m
15 ft	4.572 m
16 ft	4.8768 m
17 ft	5.1816 m
18 ft	5.4864 m
19 ft	5.7912 m
20 ft	6.096 m
25 ft	7.62 m
30 ft	9.144 m
40 ft	12.192 m
50 ft	15.24 m
60 ft	18.288 m
70 ft	21.336 m
75 ft	22.86 m
80 ft	24.384 m
90 ft	27.432 m
100 ft	30.48 m
120 ft	36.576 m
150 ft	45.72 m
200 ft	60.96 m
250 ft	76.2 m
300 ft	91.44 m
400 ft	121.92 m
500 ft	152.4 m
750 ft	228.6 m
1,000 ft	304.8 m
1,500 ft	457.2 m
2,000 ft	609.6 m
5,000 ft	1,524 m
10,000 ft	3,048 m

Questions

How many meters are in a foot?

0.3048 meters.

How do I convert feet to meters in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.3048, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.