Converters
Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters and meters to feet. Useful for construction, real estate, and international travel.
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How It Works
1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly (by international definition). Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters. To convert back: meters Γ· 0.3048.
Example
6 feet = 1.8288 meters. 100 feet = 30.48 meters. A standard ceiling height of 8 feet = 2.4384 meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet are in a meter?
1 meter = 3.28084 feet. A person who is 6 feet tall is 1.8288 meters.
What is a foot defined as?
One foot is exactly 12 inches or 0.3048 meters, defined internationally in 1959.
Why do the US and UK still use feet?
Historical inertia and infrastructure costs. The US attempted metric conversion in the 1970s but it was never completed. The UK uses a mix of both systems.