How many metres are in a foot?

One foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres. To convert feet to metres, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 6 feet is 6 times 0.3048, which is 1.829 metres.

How do I convert metres to feet?

Divide the number of metres by 0.3048, or multiply by about 3.281. For example, 2 metres is 2 divided by 0.3048, which is about 6.56 feet.

Why does New Zealand use metres?

New Zealand uses the metric system, so distances, heights, and building dimensions are in metres and millimetres. Feet still appear in some contexts like aviation, diving, and imported products, which is when a quick conversion is useful.

Feet to Metres Converter

Convert feet to metres and metres to feet. Type a value into either box and the other updates instantly. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres, so to go from feet to metres you multiply by 0.3048, and to go from metres to feet you divide by 0.3048. Useful any time you meet a measurement in feet but need it in metres for New Zealand use.

Feet (ft)

Metres (m)

The formula

One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres. So metres equals feet multiplied by 0.3048, and feet equals metres divided by 0.3048 (which is the same as multiplying metres by about 3.281).

Worked example

A ceiling height of 8 feet converts to 8 times 0.3048, which is 2.4384 metres, or roughly 2.44 m. Going the other way, a 3 metre fence is 3 divided by 0.3048, which is about 9.84 feet.

Quick reference

Feet	Metres
1 ft	0.305 m
3 ft	0.914 m
6 ft	1.829 m
10 ft	3.048 m
20 ft	6.096 m
100 ft	30.48 m

Frequently asked questions

How many metres is 6 feet?

6 feet is 1.8288 metres, found by multiplying 6 by 0.3048.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 metres, so the conversion is precise rather than rounded.

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