Feet to Metres Converter for Canadians

Convert feet to metres instantly with our free tool. Ideal for Canadian construction, real estate, and renovations, bridging imperial and metric measurements.

Canadian Metric & Imperial Length Converter

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ft to m Conversion Formula

To convert feet to metres, multiply the foot value by 0.3048. Since 1959, one foot has been internationally defined as exactly 0.3048 metres.

1 ft = 0.3048 m

Feet to Metres Conversion Table

Feet (ft)	Meters (m)

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How to Use

1

Enter the Foot Value

Type the measurement in feet — for example, enter 9 for a standard 9-foot ceiling height in a new home build
2

See the Metre Equivalent

The result appears instantly: 9 ft = 2.743 m — a common ceiling height listed in Canadian real estate listings
3

Copy or Reverse

Copy the result to your clipboard or click Swap to convert metres back to feet
4

Use the Conversion Table

Browse the table for common values like 6 ft = 1.829 m (average door height) or 25 ft = 7.62 m (typical driveway width)

Why Use Be Converter?

Instant Length Conversion

Get precise foot to metre results in real-time as you type — ideal for Canadian construction sites and home renos

Engineering-Grade Precision

Uses the exact international standard of 0.3048 m per foot for results suitable for architectural plans in Toronto and Vancouver

Construction Reference Table

Common measurements at a glance — from 1 ft to 100 ft — for building projects and Canadian home renovations

Swap Directions

Toggle between feet and metres with one click — essential when reviewing US blueprints for local building code compliance

Free & No Signup

No registration needed. Convert unlimited measurements for any project — always free

Completely Private

All calculations run locally in your browser. No measurement data is ever transmitted anywhere

Frequently Asked Questions

How many metres are in 1 foot?

1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres. This has been the precise international definition since 1959. For a quick estimate, think of 1 foot as about 30 centimetres (0.3 metres).

How do I convert feet to metres for a room dimension?

Multiply each dimension by 0.3048. For a 12 ft × 14 ft bedroom in a Toronto condo: 12 × 0.3048 = 3.658 m and 14 × 0.3048 = 4.267 m. So the room is 3.658 m × 4.267 m.

What is 6 feet in metres (human height)?

6 feet equals 1.8288 metres. This is often rounded to 1.83 m. While many Canadians use feet/inches for height, medical forms and official documents often require this metric equivalent.

How do I convert feet and inches to metres?

First convert to decimal feet (divide inches by 12 and add to feet), then multiply by 0.3048. For example, 5 ft 10 in = 5 + 10/12 = 5.833 ft × 0.3048 = 1.778 m.

Why is 0.3048 the conversion factor for feet to metres?

In 1959, the international yard and pound agreement redefined the yard as exactly 0.9144 metres. Since 1 yard = 3 feet, dividing 0.9144 by 3 gives exactly 0.3048 metres per foot.

About Feet to Metres Converter

Our free online feet to metres converter provides instant, accurate length conversions for Canadian construction, real estate, and everyday use. Canada officially uses the metric system, but imperial measurements are still common in housing lumber and lot dimensions. Whether you are calculating renovation materials for a home in Vancouver, converting ceiling heights for a Montreal condo listing, or checking distance estimates for a project in Calgary, this tool bridges the gap between the two systems seamlessly.

Expert Tips for ft to m Conversion

The exact conversion is 1 foot = 0.3048 metres. While we use kilometres for highway distances (like the 401 or Trans-Canada), feet are still standard for construction lumber and carpet widths.

For quick mental conversion, divide feet by 3 and subtract 1%. For example, 30 ft ÷ 3 = 10, minus 1% = 9.9 m (actual: 9.144 m).

Common Canadian references: An 8-foot sheet of drywall is 2.438 m; a standard 6-foot suburban fence is 1.829 m.

In real estate, 1 square foot = 0.0929 square metres. A typical 2,000 sq ft home in Toronto is about 185.8 sq m.

For feet-and-inches to metres, multiply total inches by 0.0254. For 5 ft 11 in = 71 inches × 0.0254 = 1.8034 m.