Convert Feet to Meters

1 ft = 0.3048 m. Multiply the length in feet by 0.3048 to get meters.

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Meters m

Formula: 1 ft = 0.3048 m

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How to Convert Feet to Meters

Multiply the length in feet by 0.3048 to get meters.

Feet (ft)	Meters (m)

How many meters is 6 feet?

6 feet equals exactly 1.8288 meters. This is approximately 1.83 m, which is a common height for a tall adult.

Is 1 foot exactly 0.3048 meters?

Yes. Since the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, the foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters — no rounding involved.

How do I convert feet and inches to meters?

First convert everything to feet (divide inches by 12 and add to feet), then multiply by 0.3048. For example, 5'10" = 5.833 ft × 0.3048 = 1.778 m.