Conversion Formula
$$L_{\text{m}} = L_{\text{ft}} \times 0.3048$$
Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters (exact conversion).
ft to m Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.03048 |
| 0.5 | 0.1524 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 250 | 76.2 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
ft to m in Engineering
Length conversions are the most fundamental engineering conversions. Civil engineers work with feet and miles in the US or meters and kilometers internationally. Surveying uses chains, rods, and furlongs, while precision engineering requires mils and micrometers.
Foot: Primary US customary unit for building dimensions, elevations, and structural spans. Exactly 0.3048 m.
Meter: SI base unit of length. Defined by the speed of light. International standard for engineering measurements.