Feet ↔ Meters Converter
Convert between feet and meters for altitude, obstacle clearance, and distance calculations. Feet are the standard altitude unit in most ICAO member states.
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Formula
1 foot = 0.3048 meters 1 meter = 3.28084 feet
Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters, or meters by 3.28084 to get feet.
Reference Table
| Feet | Meters | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 305 | Traffic pattern altitude (AGL) |
| 3000 | 914 | Cloud clearance / class E floor |
| 10000 | 3048 | Supplemental O2 required (FAR 91.211) |
| 18000 | 5486 | FL180 — base of Class A airspace |
| 29029 | 8848 | Mount Everest summit |
Aviation Context
Most countries use feet for altitude in aviation, but some (China, Russia) use meters. When flying internationally, pilots must be aware of the transition altitude and local altimetry practices. Obstacle clearance on approach plates is also given in feet.
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