60 feet is exactly 18.288 meters, 20 yards or 720 inches. That is about the length of a bowling lane from the foul line to the head pin.
60 ft = 18.288 m
Exact, because 1 foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 m
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How long is 60 feet?
60 feet = 60 × 0.3048 m = 18.288 m, exactly, because 1 foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. In other units, 60 feet is 20 yards, 720 inches and 1,828.8 cm. A mile is 5,280 feet, so 60 feet is 1/88 of a mile.
Numbers are hard to picture, so here is 60 feet drawn to scale next to real reference lengths.
60 feet as a distance and as a height
As a distance, 60 feet is 18.288 m. A typical adult step is about 0.75 m, so it is about 24 steps, and at a normal walking pace of about 1.4 m/s (5 km/h) it takes about 13 seconds. Step length and pace vary from person to person, so treat these as estimates.
As a height, 60 feet is about 10.4 adults of 5 ft 9 in standing on each other, and exactly 6 basketball rims stacked (60 ÷ 10 ft). A standard 6 ft 8 in interior door is 80 in, so 9 doors stacked make 60 ft. A building of that height has about 6 storeys at roughly 10 ft per storey. Storey heights vary.
Things that are about 60 feet long
Each size below comes from an official rule or a standard specification. The note after each one says how close it is to 60 feet.
A bowling lane
In regulation bowling, the distance from the foul line to the head pin is 60 feet (18.288 m). It is the most exact everyday match for this length.
Six basketball rims stacked
A basketball rim is 10 feet above the floor, so six rims stacked one above the other reach 60 feet exactly.
A baseball pitch
The pitcher’s rubber is 60 feet 6 inches from home plate (about 18.44 m). That is 6 inches, or about 15 cm, more than 60 feet.
A 40-foot and a 20-foot shipping container
Laid end to end, a 40-foot container (12.192 m outer length) and a 20-foot container (6.058 m) measure 18.25 m, which is about 59.9 feet.
An articulated city bus
The common “60-foot” articulated transit bus is named for this length. Actual lengths vary by model, usually a little under or over 60 feet.
Four cars bumper to bumper
A typical sedan is about 15 feet long, so four of them in a line make roughly 60 feet. Car lengths vary, so treat this as a rough guide.
Eleven adults lying head to toe
At an average height of about 5 feet 6 inches, eleven people lying in a row cover about 60 feet. Heights vary, so this is an estimate.
Feet to meters chart
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 10 ft | 3.048 |
| 20 ft | 6.096 |
| 30 ft | 9.144 |
| 40 ft | 12.192 |
| 50 ft | 15.24 |
| 60 ft | 18.288 |
| 70 ft | 21.336 |
| 80 ft | 24.384 |
| 90 ft | 27.432 |
| 100 ft | 30.48 |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is 60 feet?
60 feet is exactly 18.288 meters. Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters.
How many yards is 60 feet?
60 feet is exactly 20 yards, because 1 yard is 3 feet.
How many inches is 60 feet?
60 feet is exactly 720 inches, because 1 foot is 12 inches.
How many steps is 60 feet?
About 20 to 25 steps for most adults, depending on stride length. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
How tall is a 60-foot building?
A 60-foot building is typically about 5 to 6 stories, at roughly 10 to 12 feet per story. Ceiling heights vary.
Is a bowling lane 60 feet long?
The distance from the foul line to the head pin is 60 feet. The full lane, including the pin deck, is a little longer.
How far is 60 feet?
60 feet is 18.288 meters, which is about 24 steps at 0.75 m per step, or about 13 seconds of walking at 1.4 m/s. These are estimates.
How many stories is 60 feet?
About 6 stories, at roughly 10 feet per story. Story heights vary, so a real building may be a story more or fewer.
