Altitude Converter

Convert between feet, meters, and flight levels — with a live altitude ladder and ICAO standard pressure at altitude.

Converter Aviation Updated Jun 14, 2026
Learn how this works
How to Use
  1. Enter any altitude — the others convert instantly, and the ladder marks where you are.
Altitude
Common aviation altitudes — tap to load
Sea level0 ft
Traffic pattern (AGL)1,000 ft
Class B top10,000 ft
FL180 / transition (US)18,000 ft
Mt. Everest summit29,032 ft
Airliner cruise (FL350)35,000 ft
Bizjet ceiling (FL450)45,000 ft
Altitude ladder
meters
Feet
Meters
Flight level
ICAO standard

Show Work

Enter values to see the step-by-step calculation.

Notes

Flight level
FL350 = 35 000 ft on standard pressure
Transition alt (US)
18 000 ft — above = flight level, below = MSL
ISA lapse
−2 °C per 1 000 ft (up to 36 000 ft)
Pressure (ISA)
P = 29.92 · (1 − alt/145 442)^5.256 inHg

About the Altitude Converter

The Altitude Converter is a free tool for flight planning and aircraft performance. It runs right in your web browser, so there is nothing to download. Convert between feet, meters, and flight levels — with a live altitude ladder and ICAO standard pressure at altitude.

How it works

Enter a number and choose your units — the converted value shows instantly. Everything runs locally, so nothing you type leaves your device. Double-check the direction of the conversion and you are set.

Want the deeper story? The Knowledge Base explains the ideas behind the tools in more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the Altitude Converter?

Simply type or paste your value and read the result, which refreshes the instant you change something. There is nothing to submit and nothing to wait for.

Is it free? Does it work without internet?

Yes to both. It is free with no sign-up, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no internet.

Where does my data go?

Nowhere — every calculation runs on your own device. Nothing you enter is uploaded, logged, or stored.

Common Use Cases

Learn while you do it

Seeing what you put in and what comes out helps you understand how they fit together.

Get an answer fast

Type what you have and get the answer in seconds — on a phone, tablet, or computer.

Try different numbers

Change one thing and watch the answer change. It is an easy way to compare your choices.

Safe and private

Everything you type stays on your device. Nothing is sent to a server or saved.

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