Feet to Meters Converter
Multiply the number of feet by exactly 0.3048 to obtain meters.
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meter.
In the reverse direction, 1 meter is approximately 3.28084 feet.
Convert length
Target unit: Meter (m)
Other common results
- Feet
- 1 ft
- Yards
- 0.333333 yd
- Inches
- 12 in
- Miles
- 0.000189394 mi
- Centimeters
- 30.48 cm
- Millimeters
- 304.8 mm
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Feet and Meters
Foot
The foot is a customary unit for people, interiors, buildings, elevations, and aviation. Twelve inches make one foot, so mixed feet-and-inches values need a base-12 step before metric conversion.
Read the foot referenceMeter
The meter is the SI base unit of length used in metric plans, engineering, science, and international specifications. Converting into meters creates a decimal value that is easier to combine with centimeters and millimeters.
Read the meter reference
Understanding the difference
Feet-to-meters conversion is an exact multiplication at the unit-definition level. The practical challenge is usually notation: a height written as feet and inches must first be converted to decimal feet, while a value already written as 12.5 ft can be multiplied directly.
One foot is just under one third of a meter.
Feet use a 12-inch customary relationship; meters use the decimal SI prefix structure.
The meter is the larger unit, so a feet-to-meters conversion produces a smaller numerical value for the same length.
This direction is common when translating US architectural dimensions, heights, and elevations into metric documentation.
Conversion formula
1 ft = exactly 0.3048 m. Multiply the number of feet by exactly 0.3048 to obtain meters.
Dimensional analysis
12 ft × (0.3048 m / 1 ft) = 3.6576 m. The foot units cancel, leaving meters.
Worked example
Studio ceiling height
12 × 0.3048 = 3.6576A 12-foot studio ceiling is exactly 3.6576 meters high under the international-foot definition.
Precision note
The factor 0.3048 is exact. A final meter value may still need rounding because the source length was measured, estimated, or written in feet-and-inches with limited resolution.
Feet to Meters conversion table
These source values match common measurements for this specific conversion direction.
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) | Copy row |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m | |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m | |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m | |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m | |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m | |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m | |
| 12 ft | 3.6576 m | |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m | |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m | |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m | |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
Common values
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact feet-to-meters factor?
Multiply feet by exactly 0.3048 to obtain meters.
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
Convert the inches to feet by dividing by 12, add that to the whole feet, then multiply the decimal-foot total by 0.3048.
How many meters is a 6-foot height?
Six feet equals exactly 1.8288 meters, often rounded to 1.83 meters for everyday communication.
Sources
The calculator reuses Convertora's verified meter-based engine. The comparison, example, FAQ, table values, and precision guidance were edited specifically for this unit direction.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — US guidance for unit symbols, SI usage, and conversion practice.
- NIST SI Units — Plain-language reference for SI base units and exact customary relationships.
- BIPM, The International System of Units (SI Brochure) — The SI definition of the meter and the decimal prefix system.
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