Feet to Meters Conversion (ft to m)
Converting between feet and meters is essential for international construction, sports, and scientific applications. Our tools make it easy to switch between imperial and metric length units.
Key Conversion: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters (exact)
Our ft to m converter helps with:
- Quick feet to meters calculations
- Architectural and engineering plans
- Track and field measurements
- International project specifications
Feet to Meters Converter
Type any value in feet to see meters equivalent (e.g., 1 ft to m = 0.3048 m)
Feet to Meters Conversion Chart
Common feet to meter conversions:
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) | Practical Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.30 | Standard ruler length |
| 3 | 0.91 | Yard length |
| 6 | 1.83 | Average human height |
| 10 | 3.05 | Small room length |
| 100 | 30.48 | Football field length |
Note: 1 meter = exactly 3.28084 feet (international standard)
How to Convert Feet to Meters Manually
Conversion Formula
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
meters = feet × 0.3048
This exact conversion factor was internationally standardized in 1959.
Step-by-Step Example
1
Start with feet value
Example: 5 feet to meters
2
Multiply by 0.3048
5 × 0.3048 = 1.524
3
Result in meters
5 ft = 1.524 m
Quick Estimation Method
For rough feet to meters conversions:
- Divide feet by 3 (9 ft ≈ 3 m)
- 1 foot ≈ 0.3 m
- 10 feet ≈ 3 m
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