Feet to metres
Convert feet to metres. To convert feet to metres, multiply by 0.3048.
Factors from their legal definitions.
Show the workings
| Step | Sum | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| One foot in metres | 0.9144 m ÷ 3 | 0.305 m |
| In metres | 10 × 0.3048 | 3.048 m |
Where the figures come from
- A yard in metres: 0.914 m per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.
- Feet in a yard: 3 feet per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.
Feet to metres table
| Feet | Metres |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 0.1524 m |
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.219 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.829 m |
| 7 ft | 2.134 m |
| 8 ft | 2.438 m |
| 9 ft | 2.743 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 12 ft | 3.658 m |
| 15 ft | 4.572 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 |
| 75 ft | 22.86 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
How to convert feet to metres
One foot is 0.3048 metres, and one metre is 3.281 feet. So to turn feet into metres, multiply by 0.3048. For example, 10 feet × 0.3048 = 3.048 metres.
Where the numbers come from
Imperial units are defined in law as exact amounts of metric ones. These are the definitions this converter uses:
- A yard in metres: 0.914 m per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1.
- Feet in a yard: 3 feet per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1.
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