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Feet to Meters Converter

Enter a length in feet to see it in meters right away. Edit either box and the other updates live. The math runs in your browser.

How to convert feet to meters

  1. Type the length in feet into the left box.
  2. Read the meters value in the right box as it updates live.
  3. Edit the meters box instead to convert back to feet.

Examples

One foot

1 ft
0.3048 m

Typical adult height

6 ft
1.829 m

Frequently asked questions

What is the formula to convert feet to meters?

Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. So meters = feet times 0.3048. For example, 6 ft becomes 6 times 0.3048, which is about 1.829 m.

How do I convert a height like 5 feet 9 inches to meters?

First turn it into feet: 5 ft 9 in is 5 plus 9/12, which is 5.75 ft. Then multiply by 0.3048 to get about 1.753 m. You can also convert the inches separately and add the results.

Can I enter feet and inches together?

This converter takes a single number of feet, so enter inches as a decimal fraction of a foot. For instance, 6 inches is 0.5 ft and 3 inches is 0.25 ft. Add that to the whole feet before converting.

What are some common feet to meters conversions?

1 ft is 0.3048 m, 3 ft (one yard) is 0.9144 m, 6 ft is about 1.829 m, and 100 ft is 30.48 m. Every value is just feet times 0.3048.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so the underlying calculation is precise. Results are rounded only for display.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, so the values you enter never leave your device.

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