Foot to Meter Converter
1 ft = 0.304800 m
FORMULA
1 ft = 0.304800 m
CONVERSION TABLE
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 250 ft | 76.2 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
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About Foot (ft)
The foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters and is widely used in the United States for building construction, real estate listings, and human height. Aviation worldwide measures altitude in feet, with standard cruising altitudes like 35,000 ft, making the foot one of the few imperial units with broad international use.
About Meter (m)
The meter is the fundamental SI unit of length, defined since 2019 by fixing the speed of light at exactly 299,792,458 m/s. Originally conceived during the French Revolution as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, the meter is used worldwide in science, engineering, and daily life.
How to Convert Foot to Meter
The conversion formula is: 1 ft = 0.304800 m. To convert from Foot (ft) to Meter (m), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Meter in 1 Foot?
1 Foot (ft) equals 0.304800 Meter (m).
How to convert Foot to Meter?
Multiply the Foot value by 0.304800 to get the equivalent in Meter. Formula: 1 ft = 0.304800 m
What is the formula for Foot to Meter conversion?
1 ft = 0.304800 m
Glossary
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Meter
The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
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Mile
An imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, or exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
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Foot
An imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters, subdivided into 12 inches.
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Inch
An imperial unit of length defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters or 1/12 of a foot.
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Kilometer
A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621371 miles.