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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