Feet to Meters
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How to Convert Feet to Meters
To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters — a precise relationship established by the international standard. The foot is widely used in the United States and United Kingdom for everyday height and distance measurements, while the meter is the SI base unit used globally in science, construction, and most countries' everyday measurement systems.
Feet to Meters Reference Chart
Common conversions: 1 ft = 0.305 m · 3 ft (1 yard) = 0.914 m · 5 ft = 1.524 m · 5 ft 6 in (66 in) = 1.676 m · 5 ft 10 in (70 in) = 1.778 m · 6 ft = 1.829 m · 10 ft = 3.048 m · 100 ft = 30.48 m.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters are in a foot?
One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This is an exact definition — the international foot is defined as exactly 30.48 centimeters or 0.3048 meters.
How tall is 6 feet in meters?
6 feet × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters. In most of the world, a height of 6 feet would be expressed as approximately 1.83 meters. To convert any height, first convert to total inches, then multiply by 0.0254 (since 1 inch = 0.0254 m).
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
First convert your total height to inches (feet × 12 + remaining inches), then multiply by 0.0254. For example, 5 feet 9 inches = 69 inches × 0.0254 = 1.7526 meters. Alternatively, convert feet to meters (feet × 0.3048) and inches to meters (inches × 0.0254) separately, then add.
Why does the US still use feet instead of meters?
The US officially adopted the metric system for scientific and trade use in 1975, but everyday measurement never converted. Cultural inertia, the cost of replacing infrastructure (road signs, building codes), and the fact that most Americans grew up with imperial measurements have kept feet and inches in common use for everyday purposes like height, room dimensions, and sports.