Length conversion
1 ft to m
0.305 m
1 feet = 0.305 metres. Exact factor: m = ft × 0.3048.
Live converter
Edit either field — the other updates instantly. Type decimal values like 38.4.
The formula
m = ft × 0.3048
Worked example: 1 × 0.3048 = 0.305 m.
Values near 1 ft
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 0.076 |
| 0.5 | 0.152 |
| 0.75 | 0.229 |
| 1this page | 0.305 |
| 1.25 | 0.381 |
| 1.5 | 0.457 |
| 1.75 | 0.533 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert feet to metres?
Apply the formula m = ft × 0.3048. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 1 ft in m?
1 ft equals 0.305 m. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 1 ft.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Aviation still quotes altitude in feet worldwide, which is why 35,000 ft appears on flight maps in metric countries.