Feet to Meters Converter

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Conversion Formula

meters = feet × 0.3048

1 foot = 0.3048 meters

What is a Foot?

A foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length. It is commonly used in the United States for measuring height, building dimensions, and real estate.

What is a Meter?

A meter (m) is the base unit of length in the metric system and is used worldwide for scientific, industrial, and everyday measurements.

How to Convert Feet to Meters

Take the measurement in feet.
Multiply it by 0.3048.
The result is the length in meters.

Example: 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m

Key Feet to Meters Conversion Table

Feet (ft)	Meters (m)
1	0.3048
3	0.9144
5	1.524
6	1.8288
10	3.048
20	6.096
30	9.144

Examples

6 ft = 1.8288 m

10 ft = 3.048 m

30 ft = 9.144 m

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters are in 1 foot?

There are exactly 0.3048 meters in 1 foot.

Is a foot longer than a meter?

No. One meter is longer than one foot.

Why is 0.3048 used?

Because one foot is legally defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.

Real-Life Examples

Person height: 6 ft ≈ 1.83 m
Room width: 15 ft ≈ 4.57 m
Basketball hoop: 10 ft = 3.048 m
Ceiling height: 9 ft ≈ 2.74 m

Feet to Meters Visual Guide

Feet are smaller units compared to meters.

Quick Visual Comparison

3 ft ≈ 0.91 m

10 ft = 3.048 m

Easy Mental Conversion

Divide feet by 3 for a quick estimate.
Add a little extra for accuracy.