foot to metre — free converter
Formula
metre = foot × 0.3048
Worked example
15 feet = 4.572 metres.
Conversion table
| Foot | Metre |
|---|---|
| 1 feet | 0.3048 metres |
| 2 feet | 0.6096 metres |
| 5 feet | 1.524 metres |
| 10 feet | 3.048 metres |
| 25 feet | 7.62 metres |
| 50 feet | 15.24 metres |
| 100 feet | 30.48 metres |
What these units mean
A foot is an imperial length, roughly the length of an adult foot, used for room sizes in the US. A metre is the basic metric length, about the length of a long walking step for an adult. When you change from feet to metres, you are simply expressing the same amount on a different scale, so the quantity itself does not change — only the number and the unit label do. A quick everyday check helps: picture the amount in your own life first, then let the converter do the arithmetic, and the result should feel roughly right before you use it for a purchase, a recipe or a journey.
FAQs about foot to metre
How many metres are in 1 foot?
1 foot = 0.3048 metre.
What is the formula for foot to metre?
metre = foot × 0.3048. This conversion is a multiplication by a fixed standard factor.
What is 15 feet in metres?
15 feet = 4.572 metres.
How do I convert metres back to feet?
Use the reverse page: metre to foot. The converter on that page swaps the direction for you.
Is the foot to metre result exact?
The factor is the standard published factor, and the converter shows the result rounded for reading. For everyday use this is exact enough; for engineering or laboratory work, check the rounding your task requires.