Foot to Meter

1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters — a precise definition established by the International Yard and Pound Agreement in 1959. To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. Quick reference: 2 ft = 0.61 m, 5 ft = 1.524 m, 10 ft = 3.048 m.

6 feet = 1.8288 meters (approximately 1.83 m). Six feet is a common 'tall' height benchmark in most countries. Height chart: 5 ft = 1.524 m, 5 ft 6 in = 1.676 m, 5 ft 10 in = 1.778 m, 6 ft = 1.829 m, 6 ft 2 in = 1.880 m.

10 feet = 3.048 meters — about the ceiling height in a standard US home. Other references: 8 ft = 2.438 m (typical European ceiling), a basketball hoop is exactly 10 ft (3.048 m) above the floor, and a standard doorway is 6 ft 8 in (2.032 m) tall.

Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters. Equivalently, divide feet by 3.2808. Quick mental estimate: divide by 3 and subtract 1%. To convert feet and inches: add the inches ÷ 12 to the feet total, then multiply by 0.3048. Example: 5 ft 10 in = 5.833 ft × 0.3048 = 1.778 m.