Feet to Meters Converter
About Feet to Meters Converter
Feet to Meters Conversion
Converting between feet and meters is essential for height measurements, construction, real estate, and travel. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This converter handles decimal feet, feet with inches, and provides bidirectional conversion. It is particularly useful for converting body heights between the US system (feet and inches) and the metric system (meters and centimeters).
The Conversion Formula
Feet to Meters: Multiply feet by 0.3048. Meters to Feet: Multiply meters by 3.28084. Quick estimate: multiply feet by 0.3 for an approximate meter value. For feet and inches: convert to decimal feet first (inches / 12), then multiply by 0.3048.
How to Use This Converter
Enter a value in feet (with optional inches) or meters and click Convert. Common height conversions are shown in a reference table.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters is 1 foot?
One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters, or 30.48 centimeters.
How tall is 6 feet in meters?
6 feet = 1.8288 meters = 182.88 cm. 6 feet is approximately 183 cm or 1.83 m.
How do I convert 5 feet 9 inches to meters?
5 feet 9 inches = 5.75 feet = 1.7526 meters = 175.26 cm. First convert 9 inches to feet (9/12 = 0.75), add to 5, then multiply by 0.3048.
