Feet to Metres (ft to m)
1 ft = 0.3048 m. Multiply feet by 0.3048; the box below does it both ways.
4 ft = 1.2192 m · metres to feet page
How to convert feet to metres
- Take the value in feet.
- Multiply by 0.3048 (because 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
- Example: 4 ft × 0.3048 = 1.2192 m.
- Going back: divide by 0.3048, or multiply by 3.28084.
Where this comes up
One foot is exactly 0.3048 m by definition (international yard and pound agreement, 1959), so feet to metres is a plain multiply. Indian real-estate listings give room sizes in feet; the municipal plan and the RERA carpet-area declaration are in square metres, so for area convert each side first and then multiply, or use the square-foot figure ÷ 10.764.
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 5.5 | 1.6764 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 8 | 2.4384 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 12 | 3.6576 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
Questions people ask
How many metres are in 1 foot?
1 ft = 0.3048 m. To convert, multiply the foot value by 0.3048.
What is 8 ft in m?
8 ft is 2.4384 m.
How do I convert metres back to feet?
Divide by 0.3048, or multiply by 3.28084: 1 m = 3.28084 ft.
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Factors are the exact international definitions; last checked 2026-10-10.