📏 Feet to Meters Converter
Convert between feet and meters instantly
Common Conversions
1 ft0.3048 m
3 ft0.9144 m
5 ft1.524 m
6 ft1.8288 m
10 ft3.048 m
100 ft30.48 m
How Feet to Meters Conversion Works
Formula
Meters = Feet × 0.3048
- 1Enter a value in feet (and optionally inches).
- 2The converter multiplies by 0.3048 to get meters.
- 3For meters to feet, it divides by 0.3048.
- 4Results are shown in decimal meters and in feet-and-inches format.
- 5A quick reference table for common values is provided.
About Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters and meters to feet instantly. Includes feet-and-inches input, conversion table, and formula. Essential for international measurement conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet = 1.8288 meters. For a quick estimate, 6 feet is approximately 1.83 meters.
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
First convert everything to feet: divide inches by 12 and add to feet. Then multiply by 0.3048. Example: 5'10" = 5.833 ft × 0.3048 = 1.778 m.
Why does the US use feet instead of meters?
The US is one of three countries that haven't officially adopted the metric system. Historical inertia, cost of conversion, and cultural familiarity have kept the US on the imperial system.