Feet to meters converter
Provide a length below to convert feet (ft) to meters (m). For the reverse direction, visit the meters to feet converter.
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This conversion factor is based on the international agreement that established the relationship between imperial and metric units in 1959.
To convert feet to meters, multiply the measurement in feet by 0.3048. To convert meters to feet, divide the value in meters by 0.3048.
Foot
Definition: A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. One foot contains 12 inches and is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
History: The foot as a measurement has ancient origins, with various civilizations using foot-based measurements tied to human body proportions. The modern foot was standardized in 1959 through the international yard and pound agreement.
Current use: Feet are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring height, shorter distances, and in construction. The unit remains prevalent in aviation for altitude measurements worldwide.
Meter
Definition: A meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History: The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. It has been redefined several times to increase precision, with the current definition adopted in 1983.
Current use: Meters are used globally as the standard unit of length in most countries, science, and international commerce. They serve as the fundamental unit for measuring distances in the metric system.
| Foot [ft] | Meter [m] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft | 0.003048 m |
| 0.1 ft | 0.03048 m |
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |