Feet to Meters Converter
1 foot equals 0.3048 meters or 30.48 centimeters. To convert: multiply feet by 0.3048. For example, 6 feet = 1.83 meters, 10 feet = 3.05 meters. Common heights: 5 feet = 1.52m, 5.5 feet = 1.68m, 6 feet = 1.83m. Reverse: 1 meter = 3.28084 feet. Room dimensions: 12×15 ft room = 3.66×4.57 m = 16.7 sq m. Use in construction, aviation (altitude), and international height measurements.
Convert between feet and meters instantly. Includes conversions to centimeters and inches. Features common measurements like 5 feet, 6 feet, 10 feet presets. Uses the exact conversion factor: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters. Perfect for height, distance, and construction measurements.
Conversion Direction
Feet
Quick Presets
Meters
1.8288 m
Also equals
182.88 cm
Conversion Formulas
meters = feet × 0.3048
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. 1 meter ≈ 3.281 feet.
How to Use
- Enter your value in the input field
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many meters are in one foot?
- One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This conversion is defined by international agreement since 1959. For example, 6 feet = 6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters. Conversely, one meter equals 3.28084 feet. This conversion is essential for height measurements, construction, engineering, and international communication where metric and imperial units are both used.
- How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
- First convert inches to feet by dividing by 12, then convert total feet to meters. For example, 5 feet 10 inches: 10 inches = 10/12 = 0.833 feet, so 5.833 feet × 0.3048 = 1.778 meters. Alternatively, convert separately: 5 feet = 1.524 m, 10 inches (0.254 m) = 0.254 m, total = 1.778 m. Most height converters handle feet and inches input automatically.
- What is the formula for feet to meters conversion?
- The formula is: meters = feet × 0.3048. To reverse the conversion from meters to feet: feet = meters × 3.28084 (or divide meters by 0.3048). For example, 10 feet = 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters, and 3 meters = 3 × 3.28084 = 9.84252 feet. These exact conversion factors ensure accuracy in engineering, construction, and scientific applications.
- What are common height conversions from feet to meters?
- Common height conversions: 5 feet = 1.52 m, 5.5 feet = 1.68 m, 6 feet = 1.83 m, 6.5 feet = 1.98 m. For specific heights: 5'0" = 1.52 m, 5'6" = 1.68 m, 5'9" = 1.75 m, 6'0" = 1.83 m, 6'3" = 1.91 m. These conversions are useful for passport applications, medical records, sports statistics, and international forms that require metric measurements.
- Why does the United States still use feet instead of meters?
- The US uses the imperial system due to historical reasons and the massive cost of converting infrastructure, road signs, building codes, and industry standards. While the metric system is used in science, medicine, and military, everyday measurements remain in feet, pounds, and Fahrenheit. Most other countries adopted the metric system in the 1960s-1970s through government mandate, but the US never completed this transition.
- How do I convert feet to centimeters?
- To convert feet to centimeters, multiply by 30.48 (since 1 foot = 0.3048 meters = 30.48 centimeters). For example, 5 feet = 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm. This conversion is common for height measurements, as many countries express height in centimeters rather than meters. For feet and inches, convert inches to cm (1 inch = 2.54 cm) and add: 5'6" = (5 × 30.48) + (6 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 15.24 = 167.64 cm.
- What is the difference between feet and square feet?
- Feet (ft) measure length or distance in one dimension. Square feet (sq ft or ft²) measure area in two dimensions (length × width). For example, a room 10 feet long and 8 feet wide has an area of 80 square feet. To convert linear feet to square feet, you need two dimensions. To convert square feet to square meters, multiply by 0.09290304 (not 0.3048).
- How accurate do feet-to-meter conversions need to be?
- For everyday uses (height, room dimensions), 2 decimal places (1.83 m) are sufficient. Construction and engineering typically require 3-4 decimal places (1.8288 m). Scientific and precision applications may need 6+ decimal places. When measuring height, rounding to the nearest centimeter (0.01 m) is standard. This converter provides high precision that you can round as needed for your specific application.