feet to meters Converter

Type a value in feet and get the answer in meters instantly — or convert the other way. The conversion uses the exact relationship 1 feet = 0.3048 meters, the same formula used in textbooks and engineering references.

Feet are the US unit for height, rooms and real estate; meters are the global metric standard. One foot is officially exactly 0.3048 meters, making this conversion precise at any scale.

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How to use

  1. Type your value into the feet box — the meters result updates as you type.
  2. To go the other direction, type into the meters box instead and read the feet result.
  3. Copy the result with one tap, or scan the reference table below for common values.
Quick reference — Handy anchors: 5 ft = 1.52 m, 6 ft = 1.83 m (average adult heights), 10 ft = 3.05 m (basketball rim).

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert feet to meters?

Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 feet = 3.048 meters. The converter above does this for you and shows more decimal places than you will ever need.

How many meters are in one feet?

Exactly 0.3048 meters. This is a fixed definition, not an approximation, so the conversion is exact at any scale.

Is this converter accurate for professional use?

Yes — it uses full double-precision arithmetic and the official feet-to-meters factor, so results are reliable for schoolwork, cooking, fitness, travel and technical work.

Can I convert meters back to feet?

Yes. The converter is two-way: just type in the second box and the first box updates instantly with the reverse conversion.

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