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Convert feet to meters instantly. 1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters - enter a length in feet below (a decimal value like 5.5 means 5 feet 6 inches) to get the equivalent in meters, useful for switching between US/imperial and metric measurements.
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How to Convert Feet to Meters
meters = feet × 0.3048
- 1Multiply by 0.3048Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048, since 1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.
- 2Do the mathFor 10 feet: 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048.
- 3Read the result10 feet equals 3.048 meters.
Feet to Meters Conversion Chart
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) | Feet + Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 | 1 ft 0 in |
| 2 | 0.6096 | 2 ft 0 in |
| 3 | 0.9144 | 3 ft 0 in |
| 4 | 1.2192 | 4 ft 0 in |
| 5 | 1.524 | 5 ft 0 in |
| 5.5 | 1.6764 | 5 ft 6 in |
| 6 | 1.8288 | 6 ft 0 in |
| 6.5 | 1.9812 | 6 ft 6 in |
| 7 | 2.1336 | 7 ft 0 in |
| 8 | 2.4384 | 8 ft 0 in |
| 10 | 3.048 | 10 ft 0 in |
| 12 | 3.6576 | 12 ft 0 in |
| 15 | 4.572 | 15 ft 0 in |
| 20 | 6.096 | 20 ft 0 in |
| 50 | 15.24 | 50 ft 0 in |
| 100 | 30.48 | 100 ft 0 in |
Unit Definitions
Feet (ft)
A foot is a unit of length used in the imperial and US customary measurement systems. One foot equals exactly 12 inches, or 0.3048 meters.
Common uses
- Height measurements
- Room and property dimensions
- Construction and building measurements
- Distance and elevation
Meters (m)
A meter is the SI base unit of length. One meter is approximately 3.2808 feet, and one foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.
Common uses
- Science and engineering
- Room and building dimensions
- Sports and track distances
- International measurements
Converting Feet and Inches to Meters
A real-world measurement is often written as feet and inches together, such as 5 ft 7 in. To get meters, convert each part directly and add them: meters = (feet × 0.3048) + (inches × 0.0254).
Convert the feet: 5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 m.
Convert the remaining inches: 7 × 0.0254 = 0.1778 m.
Add them: 1.524 + 0.1778 = 1.7018 m. So 5 ft 7 in = 1.7018 m.
Practical Examples
Here are some real-world examples of feet to meters conversions:
- HeightA person who is 6 feet tall is 1.8288 meters.
- CeilingAn 8-foot ceiling is 2.4384 meters high.
- RoomA 12-foot room is 3.6576 meters long.
- Shipping ContainerA 20-foot container is 6.096 meters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply the length in feet by 0.3048. For example, 20 feet × 0.3048 = 6.096 meters.
How many meters are in one foot?
One foot equals 0.3048 meters exactly.
Is 1 foot exactly 0.3048 meters?
Yes. The international foot was formally defined in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters, so this is an exact conversion, not a rounded approximation.
What does a decimal value like 5.5 feet mean?
5.5 feet means 5.5 decimal feet, which is the conventional height notation 5 ft 6 in (not 5 ft 5 in) - the 0.5 is half of a foot, i.e. 6 inches, since there are 12 inches in a foot.
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet equals 1.8288 meters, because 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288.
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
Use meters = (feet × 0.3048) + (inches × 0.0254). For example, 5 ft 7 in = 1.524 + 0.1778 = 1.7018 meters. This calculator takes decimal feet, so work out mixed measurements by hand with this method.
Displayed results are rounded to a maximum of 4 decimal places for readability (extended only in the rare case a nonzero value would otherwise display as “0”), and whole-number results are shown without unnecessary decimals. The conversion factor and formula above are the exact relationship - only the calculator's displayed output is rounded.
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