Feet to Meters Converter
Convert between imperial and metric length units with precision
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Quick Conversions
Common Conversions
| Feet | Meters | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m | Basic conversion |
| 3.28 ft | ≈ 1 m | Approximate meter |
| 6 ft | 1.829 m | Average person height |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m | Room ceiling height |
| 33 ft | ≈ 10 m | Three-story building |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m | Building height |
Unit Systems
Imperial System
- • Feet (ft) - common in US, UK
- • Based on human body parts
- • 1 foot = 12 inches
- • Used in construction, height
Metric System
- • Meters (m) - international standard
- • Based on decimal system
- • 1 meter = 100 centimeters
- • Used in science, most countries
Conversion Facts
Exact Conversion
1 foot = 0.3048 meters (by definition)
Approximate
1 meter ≈ 3.28 feet (3 feet 3⅜ inches)
Memory Tip
A meter is about one big step
Quick Tips
Meters are used globally in science
Feet are common in US construction
1 meter ≈ 3 feet 3 inches
Metric system is decimal-based
Understanding Feet to Meters Conversion
Converting Feet to Meters
To convert feet to meters, multiply the feet value by 0.3048. This conversion factor is exact by international definition, making it precise for all calculations.
Converting Meters to Feet
To convert meters to feet, multiply the meters value by 3.28084. Since there are exactly 0.3048 meters in a foot, one meter equals approximately 3.28084 feet.
Feet to Meters: meters = feet × 0.3048
Meters to Feet: feet = meters × 3.28084
Practical Examples
Room Length
4 meters = 4 × 3.28084 ≈ 13.12 feet
Room Width
10 feet = 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters
Person Height
6 feet = 6 × 0.3048 = 1.829 meters
Pro Tip: A meter is roughly the distance from your nose to your fingertip with arm extended!
Historical Context
Foot Origin
Originally based on the length of a human foot, standardized over centuries
Meter Definition
Defined as 1/10,000,000 of the distance from equator to North Pole