Feet to Meter Converter
To convert feet to meters, multiply the length in feet by 0.3048. The same conversion gives 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters.
The Feet to Meter Converter converts a linear measurement from feet (ft), an imperial and US customary unit of length, into meters (m), the SI unit of length. Enter the measured length in feet, select the required decimal precision, and the converter calculates the equivalent meter value instantly.
The conversion uses the exact relationship 1 foot = 0.3048 meter. For example, 5 feet equals 1.524 meters, 10 feet equals 3.048 meters, and 20 feet equals 6.096 meters. The conversion also provides the corresponding centimeter value, making the tool useful for construction measurements, room dimensions, furniture dimensions, home improvement projects, architectural measurements, DIY work, interior measurements, engineering calculations, and everyday length conversion.
This is a linear length conversion, so only the length measurement is required. Width, height, area, square feet, square meters, cubic feet, and cubic meters are not required when converting a single distance from feet to meters.
Feet to Meter Converter
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How the Feet to Meter Converter Works
The converter uses the exact relationship between the foot and meter to perform a direct linear length conversion. Enter the measurement in feet, and the tool multiplies the value by 0.3048 to return the equivalent length in meters and centimeters.
Enter the Feet
Enter any positive length measured in feet, such as 5 ft, 10 ft, 12.5 ft, or 25 ft.
Apply the Conversion
Multiply the feet measurement by the exact conversion factor of 0.3048 meters per foot.
Read the Meter Value
The converter displays the equivalent length in meters and provides the corresponding centimeter measurement.
Feet to Meter Conversion Formula
To convert feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. The factor is exact for the international foot, so the calculation does not require an estimated conversion factor.
Feet to Meter Conversion Example
Example: Convert 10 Feet to Meters
| Feet | Calculation | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 1 × 0.3048 | 0.3048 m |
| 5 ft | 5 × 0.3048 | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 10 × 0.3048 | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 20 × 0.3048 | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 50 × 0.3048 | 15.24 m |
The Calculation
Start with the measured length in feet and multiply the value by 0.3048.
Helpful Information Before Converting Feet to Meters
Use the Correct Measurement
Use a linear distance measured in feet. This converter is designed for length measurements such as room length, furniture length, pipe length, board length, building dimensions, travel distance, and other one-dimensional measurements.
Remember the Exact Factor
The exact relationship is 1 ft = 0.3048 m. Multiplication converts feet to meters, while division by 0.3048 converts meters back to feet.
Understand Length vs Area
Feet and meters describe linear length. Square feet (ft²) and square meters (m²) describe area, while cubic feet (ft³) and cubic meters (m³) describe volume. Do not use the linear feet-to-meter formula for area or volume.
Check Decimal Precision
Choose the number of decimal places that matches the required measurement precision. Three decimal places are useful for general construction and home-improvement calculations, while additional decimal places can be used for more precise technical work.
Key Feet-to-Meter Conversion Facts
- 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly.
- 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters.
- 1 meter = approximately 3.28084 feet.
- 12 inches = 1 foot, so an inch-to-meter conversion requires a different conversion step.
- Feet to meters is a linear conversion, so length is the relevant dimension rather than width, height, area, or volume.
- Negative physical lengths are not meaningful for ordinary measurements, so the converter accepts zero and positive values.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find direct answers to common questions about converting feet to meters, using the conversion factor, choosing measurement units, and interpreting linear length results.
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. The same length is 30.48 centimeters.
Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 feet × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters.
The formula is meters = feet × 0.3048. The factor 0.3048 represents the exact number of meters in one international foot.
10 feet equals 3.048 meters. The calculation is 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters.
Yes. One international foot is exactly 0.3048 meter, so the conversion factor is not an approximation.
A foot (ft) is a unit of length used in the imperial and US customary measurement systems, while the meter (m) is the SI base unit of length used internationally in science, engineering, industry, and metric measurement.
No. A feet-to-meter conversion requires only one linear measurement: the length. Width and height are separate dimensions and are not needed when converting a single distance.
No. Square feet (ft²) measure area and cubic feet (ft³) measure volume. A linear feet-to-meter conversion applies only to length, so square-foot and cubic-foot measurements require separate area and volume conversion formulas.