Bhuvan PoudelHow feet and metres are converted
The foot is defined against the metre, so the conversion is one multiplication with an exact factor.
metres = feet × 0.3048, and feet = metres ÷ 0.3048
- Multiply your feet figure by 0.3048 to get metres. To go back, divide the metres by 0.3048, which is the same as multiplying by 3.28084.
- One foot is exactly 0.3048 metres by definition, so the only rounding here happens when the answer is shown.
- A yard is 3 feet and an inch is 1/12 of a foot, so the same figure can be read in either of those units.
- For a rough mental check, a metre is about 3 feet 3 inches, so 6 ft is a little under 2 m.
Worked example: 6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m, which is 182.9 cm or 72 in.
Common lengths converted
| Feet | Metres | Centimetres | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m | 30.5 cm | 0.33 yd |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m | 91.4 cm | 1 yd |
| 5.5 ft | 1.6764 m | 167.6 cm | 1.83 yd |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m | 182.9 cm | 2 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m | 304.8 cm | 3.33 yd |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m | 1,524 cm | 16.67 yd |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m | 3,048 cm | 33.33 yd |
| 5,280 ft | 1,609.344 m | 160,934.4 cm | 1,760 yd |
Swipe the table sideways to see the rest.
To go the other way, choose the Metres to feet direction.
Things to consider
- For a height in feet and inches, convert it all to inches first, then multiply by 0.0254. 5 ft 7 in is 67 in, or 1.70 m.
- Room sizes are usually quoted in feet and inches. Convert each wall on its own before you multiply them together.
- A metre is roughly 3 feet 3 inches, so you can spot a wrong scale at a glance when comparing two listings.
- Tape measures often carry both scales. Check which edge you read before writing a figure down.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres is a foot?
Exactly 0.3048 m. Ten feet is 3.048 m.
How many feet is a metre?
About 3.28 ft. A metre is roughly 3 feet 3 inches.
Is 6 feet the same as 2 metres?
Close but not equal. 6 ft is 1.8288 m, and 2 m is about 6 ft 7 in.
Why is a foot 0.3048 metres?
The foot is legally defined as a fixed fraction of a metre, so the factor never changes.
Do I need to round the answer?
Only for display. Heights are usually given to the nearest centimetre, and room sizes to the nearest centimetre or half inch.