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Feet to Meters Calculator
Convert feet to meters for height, room dimensions, building measurements, sports distances, and international specifications.
Result
- Meters
- 3.048
Feet multiplied by 0.3048.
How feet to meters conversion works
One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, so the calculator multiplies feet by 0.3048.
Feet are common in U.S. building and height measurements, while meters are the standard metric length unit for many international contexts.
For room dimensions and quick comparisons, rounding to two decimals is often enough. Keep more precision for technical drawings or specifications.
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Feet to meters formula
Meters = Feet * 0.3048Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters.
- Feet is the starting length in ft.
- 0.3048 is the exact number of meters in one foot.
- Meters is the metric length result.
What the Numbers Mean
- Feet
- A customary and imperial length unit equal to 12 inches.
- Meters
- The base metric unit for length.
- Conversion factor
- The exact relationship: 1 foot equals 0.3048 meters.
Assumptions
- The calculator uses the international foot definition.
- Negative lengths are not allowed for physical measurement scenarios.
- If your source is feet and inches, convert inches to a decimal foot value first or convert inches separately.
- Displayed results are rounded; keep unrounded values for chained calculations.
Worked Examples
6 feet to meters
- Input
- 6 feet
- Formula
- 6 * 0.3048
- Output
- 1.8288 meters
A 6-foot height is about 1.83 meters.
10 feet to meters
- Input
- 10 feet
- Formula
- 10 * 0.3048
- Output
- 3.048 meters
A 10-foot room dimension is slightly over 3 meters.
25 feet to meters
- Input
- 25 feet
- Formula
- 25 * 0.3048
- Output
- 7.62 meters
This is common for room, lot, or equipment dimensions.
100 feet to meters
- Input
- 100 feet
- Formula
- 100 * 0.3048
- Output
- 30.48 meters
Large distance conversions use the same fixed factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. For example, 20 feet equals 6.096 meters.
How many meters are in one foot?
One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.
What is 6 feet in meters?
6 feet equals 1.8288 meters, commonly rounded to 1.83 meters.
Can I convert feet and inches together?
Yes, but first convert the inches into a decimal foot value or convert inches separately to centimeters.
When should I use meters instead of centimeters?
Use meters for larger dimensions such as rooms, heights, distances, and site measurements; use centimeters for smaller object dimensions.
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Disclaimer
This calculator provides a standard length conversion. Confirm precision requirements for engineering, legal, or construction documents.