Feet to Meters Converter
*Input the length in feet to convert it to meters.
Quick reference:
1 ft = 0.3048 m
1 m = 3.28084 ft
Feet to Meter Converter
This feet to meters Converter a newly designed and mobile optimized conversion calculator, and it is not just a simple converter between feet and meters. It’s also a powerful and all-in-one length conversion tool, whether you need to switch between inches, feet, feet and inches, centimeters, millimeters, meters, yards, miles, or kilometers. This tool can handle all of these unit conversions effortlessly. Unlike traditional converters, this’s a browser-based calculator, which performs all calculations instantly on the same page, no waiting, no redirects, just fast and accurate conversions, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience on any device.
How to use the Feet to Meters Converter
It’s really easy to use this feet to meters converter, actually just need one step:
Enter the value in feet – The converter will automatically calculates and displays the equivalent value in meters as you type.
Swap Units – Click the Swap button to switch between Feet to Meters and Meters to Feet, and the converter will also automatically update the result.
Clear – Use the Clear button to quickly reset the input and result for a new conversion.
Convert Other Units – You can change either the “From” unit or the “To” unit to inches, yards, miles, and more. The converter will immediately recalculate based on the new selection.
For example, if you want to convert 10 feet to meters.
Enter 10 feet, and the converter instantly shows 3.048 meters.
Click Swap, and it immediately updates to show 10 meters = 32.808399 feet.
Select other units. Let’s say yards as the “To” unit, and the converter will automatically recalculates from feet to yards, showing 10 feet = 3.33 yards.
Change the “From” unit to Meters, and it instantly updates to convert from meters to yards instead, showing 10 meters = 10.936133 yards.
This converter ensures fast, automatic, and hassle-free length conversions! 🚀
About the Foot (ft)
The foot (ft) is a fundamental unit of length in the imperial system, widely used in the United States, the UK, and other regions. 1 foot is equal to 0.3048 meters (or 12 inches). Originally based on the human foot in ancient civilizations, this unit remains essential for:
Height measurements (e.g., “Mount Everest: 29,032 ft”)
Construction and real estate (room dimensions)
Aviation altitude reporting
Quick reference:
One foot is equal to 1/3 of a yard (yd).
One foot is equal to 30.48 centimeters (cm).
Fun fact: While the metric system dominates science, the foot persists in daily life due to tradition. For example, a standard basketball hoop stands 10 ft high, and the average American male height is about 5.9 ft. The exact conversion to meters ensures global compatibility:
1 ft = 0.3048 m (international definition since 1959).
Meter
Meter (m) is a unit of length in the metric system. commonly used to measure distance or height.
One meter is equal to 100 centimeters (cm).
One meter is equal to 1,000 millimeters (mm).
One meter is equal to 3.28084 feet (ft).
One meter is equal to 1.09361 yards (yd).
One meter is equal to 39.3701 inches (in).
How to convert feet to meters
1 feet is equal to 0.3048 meters, so to convert feet to meters, just multiply the length value by 0.3048.
Feet to meters formula:
Meters = Feet × 0.3048
Example Calculation, convert 15 feet to meters:
15 × 0.3048 = 4.572 meters
Alternatively, you can use our feet to meters Converter. Simply enter the number (15) of feet, and it will automatically convert the value to meters (4.572 m) for you. This makes it much easier when you need quick and accurate conversions!
How many feet in a meter
There are approximately 3.28084 feet in a meter. This means that for every 1 meter, the equivalent length in feet is 3.28084 ft.
1 m = 3.28084 ft
How many meters in a foot
There are approximately 0.3048 meters in a foot. This means that for every 1 foot, the equivalent length in meters is 0.3048 m.
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Feet to Meters Conversion Chart
Foot or Feet?
The usage of “foot” vs. “feet” depends on context. Here’s a clear breakdown:
1. As a Unit of Measurement:
Singular: Use “foot” (ft) for exactly 1 unit:
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
This ruler is 1 foot long.Plural: Use “feet” (ft) for 2 or more units:
5 feet = 1.524 meters
The room is 10 feet wide.
2. In Compound Adjectives:
Even for plural measurements, use “foot” when describing a noun:
A 6-foot-tall man (not “6-feet-tall”)
A 30-foot ladder
3. In Conversational English:
Colloquial exceptions: People sometimes use “feet” informally for singular measurements:
“I’m five foot eleven.” (correct: 5 feet 11 inches)
“Cut me a two-foot piece.” (formal) vs. “Cut me two feet of rope.” (informal)
Key Takeaway for Converter:
Labels: Use “Feet (ft)” in dropdown menus (covers both singular and plural).
Results: Display “foot” for 1, “feet” for ≥2:
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
2 feet = 0.6096 meters
If you ever need to convert between feet and meters, be sure to use our feet to meters converter for quick and accurate results!