Feet to Metres Converter
Convert length between feet and metres, with centimetres and inches. Type in either side.
About this tool
Uses the exact definition 1 foot = 0.3048 m (12 inches of 2.54 cm), so 1 metre is about 3.2808 feet.
Building plans, ceiling heights, pool lengths and aircraft altitudes are often quoted in feet, while most of the world measures in metres. Type a length in feet to see metres, centimetres and inches, or type metres to get feet. Both boxes update as you type.
How to use the Feet to Metres Converter
- Type a length in feet, for example 10.
- Read the metres next to it, and centimetres and inches below.
- Or type metres instead, and the feet update.
- Use decimals for part-feet, for example 7.5 feet.
Converting 10 feet and 3 metres
10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m. Going the other way, 3 m ÷ 0.3048 = 9.843 ft, which is 9 ft 10.1 in. An 8-foot ceiling is 2.438 m.
The exact foot
The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 m, because an inch is exactly 2.54 cm and a foot is 12 inches. Multiply feet by 0.3048 for metres, or divide metres by 0.3048 (multiply by about 3.2808) for feet. For heights in feet and inches, the height converter splits the inches out for you.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres is 1 foot?
Exactly 0.3048 m, or 30.48 cm.
How many feet is 1 metre?
About 3.2808 feet.
How do I enter feet and inches?
Divide the inches by 12 and add them as a decimal, or use the height converter, which has separate boxes.
How tall is a 10-foot ceiling in metres?
3.048 m.