Feet and inches must be combined correctly
A measurement such as 8 ft 6 in equals 8.5 feet, not 8.6 feet.
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Feet to Metres Converter
Convert feet to metres instantly. Feet to metres for plans and spaces. See the formula, worked examples and practical reference values.
How to convert ft to m
Feet to metres is commonly used when converting construction dimensions, elevations and distances from US customary to metric units.
Formula: m = ft × 0.3048
Reverse formula: ft = m × 3.28084
Worked example
1 ft = 0.3048 m
- = 12 in
- = 0.333333 yd
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Common mistakes
Linear and square conversions differ
Feet-to-metres converts length; square feet require the squared area factor.
Useful for: Room, building and distance measurements in metres.
Common ft to m conversions
| feet | metres |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 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 |
About the units
A foot is an imperial unit represented by ft. A metre is a metric unit represented by m. Calculations use the same authoritative registry as the full length converter, retaining full precision until display.
Sources and definitions
NIST — SI units and conversion guidance
Conversion constants come from the shared EzyCalculator unit registry. See how calculations are reviewed and tested.