Source unit
Foot ft
Foot is a unit used to measure length.
One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
Foot to Meter Converter
Reverse conversion: Meter to FootResult
Foot to Meter
Exact11 ft==0.30480.3048 m
How to convert feet to meters
Formula, method and accuracy
1 foot equals 0.3048 meters.
Multiply the foot value by exactly 0.3048. The definition introduces no approximation; any final rounding should follow the source measurement and receiving specification.
m = ft × 0.3048
1 ft × 0.3048 = 0.3048 m
- Operation
- Multiply by factor
- Method
- Linear
- Accuracy
- Exact ratio
Conversion table
Practical and common reference values
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| ¼ (0.25) | 0.07620.0762 |
| ½ (0.5) | 0.15240.1524 |
| 11 | 0.30480.3048 |
| 22 | 0.60960.6096 |
| 33 | 0.91440.9144 |
| 66 | 1.82881.8288 |
| 1010 | 3.0483.048 |
| 5050 | 15.2415.24 |
| 100100 | 30.4830.48 |
About Feet and Meters
Feet are imperial and US customary length units; meters are SI length units. One international foot is exactly 0.3048 meter.
Foot as the source, Meter as the result
Use this direction when a foot-based dimension must be entered into a metric drawing, report, product record, or technical comparison. It translates customary notation into meters without changing the physical length.
Result unit
Meter m
Meter is a unit used to measure length.
Meter is the base unit for length conversions.
Where foot-to-meter conversion is useful
This direction supports imported construction dimensions, room and property measurements, elevations, sports references, and equipment specifications that need a metric result.
An exact finite meter factor
One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 meter. The factor terminates in decimal form, although the appropriate result precision must still reflect the precision of the original foot measurement.
Interpret feet-and-inches before converting
A measurement written with separate feet and inches is not a single decimal-foot value. Convert the inch component to a fraction of a foot or combine the components with an appropriate mixed-unit input method before applying the factor.
How this conversion is verified
The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meter. The converter uses this definition for the live calculation and generated table, with rounding applied only to presentation.
Standards used for this conversion
For a quick estimate, multiply feet by about 0.3. Use 0.3048 for the exact unit conversion.
A foot-to-meter conversion changes linear length only. Use the corresponding area or volume category for square or cubic units.
Frequently asked questions
6 answers for this conversion
- How do I convert feet to meters?
- Multiply the foot value by exactly 0.3048.
- Is one foot exactly 0.3048 meter?
- Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meter.
- How should I enter a measurement written in feet and inches?
- First convert the inch component to a fraction of a foot or combine both components with a mixed-unit input method. Do not treat the inch count as digits after a decimal point.
- Should a foot-to-meter result always show four decimals?
- No. The factor is exact, but the displayed result should reflect the precision of the source measurement and the needs of the receiving document.
- When should I convert feet to meters?
- Use this direction when the original value is in feet and a metric plan, specification, report, or comparison requires meters.
- Is a survey foot always the same as the international foot?
- This page converts the international foot. Historical or specialized records should be checked for the exact foot standard named by the source.
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