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Foot to Meter

ft
Meter (m)
m

m = ft × 0.304800

Quick Reference: Foot to Meter

ftm
10.3048
51.524
103.048
257.62
5015.24
10030.48

How to Convert Foot to Meter

Formula:

m = ft × 0.304800

Example:

6 ft = 1.8288 m

  1. Enter the value in Foot you want to convert
  2. The result is calculated automatically
  3. Copy your result in Meter or continue converting

About Foot and Meter

Converting feet to meters is the reverse of the common meters-to-feet conversion. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This precise definition was established by international agreement in 1959.

Common Uses for This Conversion

Useful when sharing American building plans internationally, converting US height measurements for international documents, and translating real estate listings for global audiences.

💡Did You Know?

The foot has a fascinating history—it was originally based on the length of a human foot. King Henry I of England decreed that the yard should be the distance from his nose to his thumb, with the foot being one-third of that.

Frequently Asked Questions

To convert centimeters to inches, divide the centimeter value by 2.54. For example, 10 cm = 10 ÷ 2.54 = 3.937 inches. Our free online length converter does this calculation instantly for you.
One meter equals approximately 3.28084 feet. To convert meters to feet, multiply the meter value by 3.28084. For example, 5 meters = 5 × 3.28084 = 16.4042 feet.
Metric units (meters, centimeters, kilometers) are based on the decimal system and used worldwide. Imperial units (feet, inches, miles) are primarily used in the United States, United Kingdom, and a few other countries. 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 foot = 30.48 cm, 1 mile = 1.609 km.
To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the kilometer value by 0.621371. For example, 10 km = 10 × 0.621371 = 6.21371 miles. Alternatively, divide by 1.60934 for the same result.
Yes, our length converter uses precise conversion factors based on international standards. We support conversions between meters, feet, inches, centimeters, millimeters, kilometers, miles, and yards with up to 15 decimal places of precision.

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