Quick conversions! Your online calculator to easily convert from feet to meters (ft to m).
Feet to meters
Length in meters (m):
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1 feet = 0.3048 meters
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The online calculator we offer is a tool to convert feet to meters. To perform the calculation, you just need to enter the length in feet you want to convert. The conversion to meters will be done automatically.
How are feet converted to meters?
To convert feet (ft) to meters (m), the formula is as follows: 1 foot equals 0.3048 meters. If you have the length in feet, you just need to multiply it by 0.3048 to get the value in meters.
Some examples to convert from feet by meter:
- To convert 4 feet to meters, we just need to multiply 4 feet x 0.3048 = 1.2192 meters. (Sometimes we can also see feet to meters, which is ft (feet) in English)
- If we want to convert 10 feet to meters, the calculation would be 10 ft x 0.3048 = 3.048 m.
- To convert 20 feet to meters, we multiply 20 ft x 0.3048 = 6.096 meters.
- If we want to convert 50 feet to meters, the calculation would be 50 ft x 0.3048 = 15.24 meters.
- To convert 100 feet to meters, we multiply 100 ft x 0.3048 = 30.48 meters.
The foot is a unit of length based on the measurement of the human foot. Its use has decreased in favor of the International System of Units (SI), where the meter is the standard unit of length.
Feet are still commonly used in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, especially in fields such as construction, engineering, and aeronautics.
What is the formula to convert feet to meters?
The formula to convert feet to meters is: meters = feet x 0.3048.
Feet to meters conversion table
Below, we offer you a table with some pre-calculated values of feet in meters for quick reference:
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m |
| 7 ft | 2.1336 m |
| 8 ft | 2.4384 m |
| 9 ft | 2.7432 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 30 ft | 9.144 m |
| 40 ft | 12.192 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 60 ft | 18.288 m |
| 70 ft | 21.336 m |
| 80 ft | 24.384 m |
| 90 ft | 27.432 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 200 ft | 60.96 m |
| 300 ft | 91.44 m |
| 400 ft | 121.92 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 600 ft | 182.88 m |
| 700 ft | 213.36 m |
| 800 ft | 243.84 m |
| 900 ft | 274.32 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
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Frequently asked questions about converting feet to meters – FAQ
How can I calculate feet to meters without a calculator?
You can perform the calculation manually by multiplying the value in feet by 0.3048 to get the result in meters.
How do I convert my height from feet to meters?
First, you need to know your height in feet. For example, if you are 6 feet tall, multiply 6 by 0.3048. So it would be: 6 feet × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters. Thus, if you are 6 feet tall, in meters you are approximately 1.83 m.
What is the equivalence between feet and meters in construction?
In construction, 1 foot equals 0.3048 meters, which means if something is, for example, 50 feet long, in meters it measures 50 × 0.3048 = 15.24 meters.
How is the distance in meters calculated if given in feet?
Multiply the feet by 0.3048 to convert them to meters. If you have a distance of 20 feet, it would be: 20 feet × 0.3048 = 6.096 meters.
How tall is a 100-foot building in meters?
A 100-foot tall building measures: 100 feet × 0.3048 = 30.48 meters. It would roughly be a building of about 10 or 11 stories.
Why are feet used as a unit of measurement?
Feet were originally used as a measure that people could relate to the size of the human foot. Its use has been maintained in some countries for historical reasons that use the Anglo-Saxon system of units (imperial system) like the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom.
What is the difference between feet and yards?
One yard equals 3 feet. If you have a measurement in yards and want it in feet, just multiply it by 3. For example, 2 yards are 6 feet.
How many centimeters are in a foot?
One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters.
What is the best way to remember the equivalence between feet and meters?
A good way to remember it is to think that 1 foot is a little more than 30 centimeters, approximately 0.3 meters.
