Feet to meters (ft to m)
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1 ft = 0.3048 m1 m = 3.28084 ftMeters = Feet × 0.3048Example: 50 ft = 15.24 m
1 ft = 0.3048 m
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Convert feet to meters
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
| 10,000 ft | 3048 m |
| 30,000 ft | 9144 m |
| 35,000 ft | 10,668 m |
The factor is exact: it comes from the official definition of the units. The table rounds to a few decimals; the converter above gives up to 10 significant digits.
The two units
Foot ft
A foot is 12 inches, exactly 30.48 centimeters; the US and the UK use it for heights, rooms and altitude in aviation.
Meter m
The meter is the SI base unit of length; since 1983 it is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are 50 feet?
50 ft = 15.24 m.
What is the formula to convert feet to meters?
Meters = Feet × 0.3048. 50 ft = 15.24 m.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the international definition of both units, so the only difference you may see is rounding.