ConverterFeet to Meters Converter
Convert an international-foot dimension into metres.
meters = feet x 0.3048One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.
Check: Convert inches separately before combining them with feet if the source is written as 5 ft 8 in.
Move Foot Measurements Into Metric Plans
Feet-to-meters conversion is common for height, property dimensions, floor plans, and international specifications. Keep the original feet value visible during review, especially when a source uses feet-and-inches notation rather than a decimal number.
Use The Defining Relationship In Reverse
1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly.
Use the exact metre-per-foot definition rather than a shortened reciprocal.
Read The Decimal m Result
10 ft becomes exactly 3.048 m.
Foot means the international foot, not the obsolete U.S. survey foot.
Where This Direction Helps
Convert an international-foot dimension into metres.
Learn More About This Topic
Use the supporting references when room dimensions, building plans, or height values need a metric handoff. For more context, read the metric versus imperial guide and common unit conversion mistakes before using the result in a real workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly. Use the exact metre-per-foot definition rather than a shortened reciprocal.
10 ft becomes exactly 3.048 m. Keep the original ft value beside the result when rounding matters.
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