Foot → Meter
1 ft = 0.3048 m. Convert feet to meters instantly with this free online tool.
Foot to Meter Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
Foot to Meter Formula
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Nominal vs Actual Lumber Sizes
| Nominal | Actual (in) | Actual (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1×2 | 3/4" × 1-1/2" | 19 × 38 |
| 1×4 | 3/4" × 3-1/2" | 19 × 89 |
| 1×6 | 3/4" × 5-1/2" | 19 × 140 |
| 2×2 | 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" | 38 × 38 |
| 2×4 | 1-1/2" × 3-1/2" | 38 × 89 |
| 2×6 | 1-1/2" × 5-1/2" | 38 × 140 |
| 2×8 | 1-1/2" × 7-1/4" | 38 × 184 |
| 2×10 | 1-1/2" × 9-1/4" | 38 × 235 |
| 2×12 | 1-1/2" × 11-1/4" | 38 × 286 |
| 4×4 | 3-1/2" × 3-1/2" | 89 × 89 |
| 6×6 | 5-1/2" × 5-1/2" | 140 × 140 |
About Foot and Meter
What is a Foot?
A foot equals 12 inches (0.3048 meters) and is the primary unit for measuring room dimensions, building heights, and property sizes in the US. A standard interior door is about 6 feet 8 inches tall.
What is a Meter?
A meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. A standard door is about 2 meters tall.
When to convert Foot to Meter
Converting feet to meters is common when working with imperial measurements alongside metric specifications. For example, measuring room length and width for flooring. Use meters for room-scale measurements in countries using the metric system, or when working with international building plans.