Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters instantly with our free online tool. Perfect for construction, real estate, and building projects.
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ft to m Conversion Formula
To convert feet to meters, multiply the foot value by 0.3048. Since 1959, one foot has been internationally defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
Feet to Meters Conversion Table
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How to Convert Feet to Meters
Enter the Foot Value
Type the measurement in feet — for example, enter 10 for a 10-foot ceiling height
See the Meter Equivalent
The result appears instantly: 10 ft = 3.048 m — a standard ceiling height in metric
Copy or Reverse
Copy the result to your clipboard or click Swap to convert meters back to feet
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters are in 1 foot?
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This has been the precise international definition since 1959. For a quick estimate, think of 1 foot as about 30 centimeters (0.3 meters).
How do I convert feet to meters for a room dimension?
Multiply each dimension by 0.3048. For a 12 ft × 15 ft room: 12 × 0.3048 = 3.658 m and 15 × 0.3048 = 4.572 m. So the room is 3.658 m × 4.572 m.
What is 6 feet in meters (human height)?
6 feet equals 1.8288 meters. This is often rounded to 1.83 m. In countries that use metric, a person described as "1.83 m tall" is essentially 6 feet tall.
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
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 meters?
In 1959, the international yard and pound agreement redefined the yard as exactly 0.9144 meters. Since 1 yard = 3 feet, dividing 0.9144 by 3 gives exactly 0.3048 meters per foot. This replaced slightly different values previously used in the US and UK.
About Feet to Meters Converter
Our free online feet to meters converter provides instant, accurate length conversions for construction, real estate, and everyday measurements. Whether you are reading US architectural plans for a European project, converting room dimensions for international real estate listings, checking building code compliance across unit systems, or comparing property sizes between countries, this tool delivers precise results every time.
Expert Tips for ft to m Conversion
The exact conversion is 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, derived from the 1959 international agreement that defined 1 yard as exactly 0.9144 meters (0.9144 ÷ 3 = 0.3048).
For quick mental conversion, divide feet by 3 and subtract 1% for a close estimate. For example, 30 ft ÷ 3 = 10, minus 1% = 9.9 m (actual: 9.144 m). Alternatively, just multiply by 0.3.
Common construction references: 8 ft ceiling = 2.438 m, 9 ft ceiling = 2.743 m, 10 ft ceiling = 3.048 m, and a standard shipping container (40 ft) = 12.192 m.
In real estate, 1 square foot = 0.0929 square meters. A 2,000 sq ft home is about 185.8 sq m. For area conversion, multiply sq ft by 0.0929 or divide sq m by 0.0929.
For feet-and-inches to meters, a reliable shortcut: multiply total inches by 0.0254. For 5 ft 11 in = 71 inches × 0.0254 = 1.8034 m. This works because 1 inch = 0.0254 m exactly.