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Feet to metres (ft to m)

Convert feet to metres (1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly), with a table from 1 to 10,000 ft.

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Metres = feet × 0.3048, exactly, because a foot is 12 inches of 2.54 cm. An 8 ft ceiling is 2.44 m, a 20 ft shipping container is 6.10 m long, and a cruising altitude of 35,000 ft is 10,668 m.

Aviation worldwide (outside a few countries) reports altitude in feet, while mountain heights, building codes and most maps outside the US use metres. The quick-reference table covers both scales. For heights of people, use the feet-and-inches converter so inches are handled properly.

How to use it

  1. Type the value in the first box; the converted value appears in the second box as you type.
  2. Or type in the second box to convert the other way.
  3. Use the Decimals menu to round, and the quick-reference table for common values.

Frequently asked questions

How many metres is 1 foot?

Exactly 0.3048 m, or 30.48 cm.

How do I convert feet to metres quickly?

Multiply by 0.3 and add about 2%: 100 ft → 30 + 0.5 = 30.5 m (exact 30.48).

Why do pilots use feet?

By international convention (ICAO), most countries report altitude and flight levels in feet; a few, such as China and Russia, have used metres for some or all flight levels. Flight level 350 means about 35,000 ft, or 10,668 m.

What about square feet?

Areas scale with the square: 1 sq ft = 0.3048² = 0.09290304 m². Use the square-feet converter for floor areas.

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