Feet to Meters Converter

Step 1: Enter the value you want to convert in the input field.

Step 2: Click Calculate. The result shows the converted value in meters. The breakdown shows the input value and the conversion factor used.

Feet are the standard length unit in US construction, real estate, and everyday measurement, while meters are the international standard. Height, room dimensions, elevation, and building specifications frequently need conversion between feet and meters.

Common uses for this conversion: construction, real estate, height conversion, elevation, swimming pool depth, ceiling height, furniture dimensions.

The foot was historically based on the length of a human foot, varying by region until standardized at exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959 by international agreement. In architecture and construction, feet remain the standard in the US, while meters are used internationally. Building codes, ceiling heights, property setbacks, and room dimensions in the US are all specified in feet.

meters = feet × 0.3048

Multiply the value in feet by 0.3048 to get the equivalent in meters.

To convert back: feet = meters × 3.2808

Divide the value in meters by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.2808) to convert back.

Example 1: Ceiling Height
Enter 9. Result: 2.74 meters — standard US ceiling. 9 × 0.3048 = 2.74 m.

Example 2: Person Height
Enter 5.75. Result: 1.75 meters — about 5'9". 5.75 feet × 0.3048 = 1.75 m.

Example 3: Room Length
Enter 15. Result: 4.57 meters. 15 × 0.3048 = 4.57 m.

Memorize a few key values. Know that 1 ft = 0.305 m and 6 ft = 1.829 m. These reference points help you estimate without calculating.

Double-check by converting back. Multiply your result by 3.2808 to verify it returns to the original value. This catches data entry errors.

Use the conversion factor for bulk calculations. If you need to convert many values, multiply each by 0.3048. The factor is exact and does not change.