How to Convert Feet to Meters
Our free Feet to Meters converter lets you instantly convert lengths in both directions — no sign-up, no downloads, and 100% private since everything runs in your browser. Whether you're filling out a passport or medical form that needs your height in meters, working on a construction or real estate project that mixes US and metric units, planning international travel, or just curious about the metric equivalent of a US measurement, this tool gives you instant accurate results with both decimal meters and feet+inches fractional display.
Why Use UtilDaily's Feet to Meters Converter?
Our Feet to Meters converter is designed for accuracy and ease of use. Whether you're converting your height for an international form, working on a construction project that uses both unit systems, or comparing real estate listings from different countries, you'll find everything you need in one place.
- Instant bidirectional conversion between feet and meters — type in either field and the other updates automatically
- Feet + inches fractional display (e.g., 5'10" or 6'2 1/2") — perfect for human height conversions where US standard format is used
- 100% private and free — everything runs in your browser with no data sent to any server, no sign-up, and no limits
- Common reference tables for human height, room dimensions, building heights, and sporting distances
- Bonus conversions to centimeters and total inches for additional context
- Click-to-load common values in the reference table
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the formula to convert feet to meters?
To convert feet to meters, multiply the foot value by 0.3048. For example: 6 feet × 0.3048 = 1.8288 m. To convert meters to feet, divide the meter value by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.28084). Example: 1.8 m ÷ 0.3048 = 5.9055 feet (about 5'11"). The conversion factor is exact.
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet equals exactly 1.8288 meters. This is a common height reference (a tall person) and is the minimum height for many roller coasters and amusement park rides. In feet and inches, 6 feet is 6'0".
How many feet is 1.8 meters?
1.8 meters equals 5.9055 feet, or 5 feet 10.87 inches (approximately 5'10 7/8"). This is the average adult male height in many countries. 1.7 m equals 5'7", 1.75 m equals 5'9", 1.6 m equals 5'3", and 1.5 m equals 4'11".
How many meters is 5'10" in height?
5'10" (5 feet 10 inches) equals 1.778 meters, or 177.8 cm. This is the average adult male height in the United States. For reference: 5'6" = 1.68 m, 5'9" = 1.75 m, 6'0" = 1.83 m, 6'2" = 1.88 m.
How many meters is a 100-story building?
A 100-story building is typically 300-350 meters (984-1,148 feet) tall, assuming an average floor-to-floor height of 3-3.5 meters (10-11.5 feet) per story. The Burj Khalifa is 828 m (2,717 ft) and has 163 floors. The Empire State Building is 443 m (1,454 ft) to the roof and 381 m (1,250 ft) to the top floor.
How many feet is a football field?
An American football field is 360 feet (109.7 m) long including end zones, or 300 feet (91.44 m) between the goal lines. The field is 160 feet (48.8 m) wide. A Canadian football field is larger: 330 feet (100.6 m) between goal lines, 195 feet (59.4 m) wide.
How do I convert feet to meters in my head?
For a quick mental estimate, divide feet by 3 (close to the exact 3.281). For example: 30 feet ÷ 3 = 10 m (actual: 9.14 m). For more accuracy, multiply feet by 0.3. Example: 50 feet × 0.3 = 15 m (actual: 15.24 m). For exact conversions, use our calculator above.
How many meters is 5,280 feet (1 mile)?
5,280 feet (1 statute mile) equals 1,609.34 meters, or 1.60934 km. This is the international definition where 1 mile = 1,609.344 meters exactly. A nautical mile is longer: 6,076 feet = 1,852 meters = 1.852 km, and it's used in aviation and marine navigation.
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