Feet to Metres Converter
Convert feet to metres with our free converter. Quick reference table of common feet to metre conversions.
Formula
metres = feet × 0.3048
Common Conversions
How to Convert Feet to Metres
1 foot = 0.3048 metres exactly. Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get metres. So 6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.83 m. The international foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 m since the 1959 agreement, identical in the UK, US, Canada and elsewhere where feet are still used.
Most useful for height conversions (6 ft = 1.83 m, 5 ft 8 in = 1.73 m), construction measurements, and aviation altitudes (10,000 ft = 3,048 m). Common adult heights: 5 ft = 1.52 m, 5'6" = 1.68 m, 6 ft = 1.83 m, 6'4" = 1.93 m.
Common Feet to Metres Conversions
| Feet | Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.30 m |
| 3 ft | 0.91 m |
| 5 ft | 1.52 m |
| 6 ft | 1.83 m |
| 10 ft | 3.05 m |
| 20 ft | 6.10 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is 6 ft in metres?
6 ft = 1.83 m (rounded to 2 decimal places, exact value 1.8288 m). 6'2" = 1.88 m. Standard doorways are usually around 2.0 m to clear most adults plus headroom.
Why is the conversion exactly 0.3048?
Defined by international agreement in 1959 to standardise the inch (and therefore the foot, yard, etc.) across English-speaking countries. Before 1959, the US and UK had slightly different feet - the difference was tiny but mattered for surveying.
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