What is the Feet to Meters Converter?
The Feet to Meters Converter changes a length measured in feet (ft) into meters (m), the SI base unit of length. This conversion is universal — it relies only on the internationally agreed definition that one foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters, so it applies everywhere with no regional differences.
How to use it
Enter the length in feet into the input box and submit. The calculator instantly returns the equivalent length in meters. You can enter whole numbers or decimals (for example 5.5 feet).
The formula explained
The conversion uses a single multiplication:
$$\text{meters} = \text{feet} \times 0.3048$$
Because 1 foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, the result is exact for the given input. To reverse the conversion, divide meters by 0.3048 (or multiply by about 3.28084) to get feet.
Worked example
Suppose you want to convert 10 feet to meters. Multiply:
$$10 \times 0.3048 = 3.048 \text{ meters}$$
So 10 feet equals 3.048 meters. A doorway that is 6.5 feet tall would be \(6.5 \times 0.3048 = 1.9812\) meters.
FAQ
How many meters are in a foot? Exactly 0.3048 meters.
How do I convert meters back to feet? Divide the meters value by 0.3048, or multiply by approximately 3.28084.
Is this conversion exact? Yes — the factor 0.3048 is an exact, official definition of the international foot, so there is no rounding in the factor itself.
