Length conversion
42 ft to m
12.802 m
42 feet = 12.802 metres. Exact factor: m = ft × 0.3048.
Live converter
Edit either field — the other updates instantly. Type decimal values like 38.4.
The formula
m = ft × 0.3048
Worked example: 42 × 0.3048 = 12.802 m.
Values near 42 ft
| ft | m |
|---|---|
| 39 | 11.887 |
| 40 | 12.192 |
| 41 | 12.497 |
| 42this page | 12.802 |
| 43 | 13.106 |
| 44 | 13.411 |
| 45 | 13.716 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert feet to metres?
Apply the formula m = ft × 0.3048. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 42 ft in m?
42 ft equals 12.802 m. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 42 ft.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Aviation still quotes altitude in feet worldwide, which is why 35,000 ft appears on flight maps in metric countries.