ft to m Converter
Convert feet to meters and meters to feet with precise calculations and bidirectional functionality
Length Conversion Calculator
Feet to Meters
Enter length in feet (ft)
Meters to Feet
Enter length in meters (m)
Conversion Formulas
Feet to Meters
Multiply the length in feet by 0.3048 to get meters
Meters to Feet
Multiply the length in meters by 3.28084 to get feet
Note: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly. 1 meter ≈ 3.281 feet (3 feet 3⅜ inches).
Common Conversions
| Feet | Meters | Feet & Inches | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m | 1' | Standard foot |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m | 2' | Minimum ceiling clearance |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m | 3' | Yard measurement |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m | 6' | Average person height |
| 10 ft | 3.0480 m | 10' | Room height |
| 100 ft | 30.4800 m | 100' | Building height |
| 300 ft | 91.4400 m | 300' | Football field length |
Example Calculations
Bunk Bed Clearance
Problem: You need at least 2 ft clearance between a bunk bed and ceiling. What is this in meters?
Solution: 2 ft × 0.3048 = 0.6096 m
Answer: You need approximately 0.61 meters of clearance
Track Length Conversion
Problem: An outdoor track is 200 meters long. How many feet is this?
Solution: 200 m × 3.28084 = 656.168 ft
Answer: The track is approximately 656.2 feet long
Quick Conversion Tips
1 foot = 0.3048 meters (exact)
1 meter ≈ 3.281 feet (approximate)
1 meter = 3 feet 3⅜ inches
For quick estimation: divide feet by 3.3
Measurement Systems
Imperial System
- • Used in US, UK
- • 12 inches = 1 foot
- • 3 feet = 1 yard
- • Historical origins
Metric System
- • Used worldwide
- • Base-10 system
- • Meter is base unit
- • Easy conversions
Common Applications
Construction and building
Interior design planning
Real estate measurements
Sports field dimensions
Engineering projects
Height measurements
Understanding Feet to Meters Conversion
What are Feet and Meters?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, while the meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Both are commonly used for measuring distances, heights, and dimensions.
Historical Context
- •The foot was historically based on the length of a human foot
- •The meter was originally defined as 1/10,000,000 of the distance from the equator to the North Pole
- •Modern definitions are based on precise scientific standards
Conversion Accuracy
1 foot = 0.3048 meters (exact)
1 meter = 3.28084 feet (exact)
Precision Levels
- Approximate: 1 m ≈ 3.3 ft (quick estimation)
- Common: 1 m ≈ 3.28 ft (general use)
- Precise: 1 m = 3.28084 ft (scientific/engineering)
Professional Tip: For construction and engineering, always use the precise conversion factor for accurate measurements.