How to Convert Feet to Meters

Feet are frequently used for everyday measurements in the United States, while meters are the standard metric unit for length. Converting between them is useful when working with international specifications.

Feet to Meters Formula

Multiply feet by 0.3048.

Meters = Feet × 0.3048

Common Examples

• 1 foot = 0.3048 meters
• 5 feet = 1.524 meters
• 6 feet = 1.8288 meters
• 10 feet = 3.048 meters
• 20 feet = 6.096 meters

Example

A 15-foot measurement becomes 4.572 meters because 15 × 0.3048 = 4.572.

Why Exact Conversion Helps

The factor 0.3048 is exact, so it is preferable to rough estimates when measurements are being used for planning, design, or comparison.

Quick Conversion

An online feet-to-meters converter can handle decimal measurements instantly and is useful when several values need to be checked.

From Decimal Feet to a Practical Measurement

Feet are often used for room dimensions, height, construction measurements, and product sizes. When converting to meters, keeping a few decimal places gives a useful balance between accuracy and readability.

For example, a 12-foot room is 3.6576 meters. If the number is being used only for a general description, it may be rounded to 3.66 meters. For a plan or specification, keep the precision required by the project instead of rounding too early.

Quick Conversion Reference

Feet	Meters
1	0.3048
5	1.5240
6	1.8288
10	3.0480
20	6.0960

Frequently Asked Questions

What is one foot in meters?

One foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.

Can I convert feet and inches together?

Yes. First turn the inches into a fraction of a foot, then apply the conversion factor.

Why are some results shown with many decimals?

The conversion is exact, but the displayed number is often rounded to suit the purpose.

Related Conversion Guides

• Meters to Feet: Formula, Examples, and Quick Reference
• KG to LBS: Formula, Examples, and Quick Conversion Guide

Checking a Measurement Before You Convert

Before converting, make sure the original value is actually in feet and not feet-and-inches written as a combined measurement. A value such as 5 feet 6 inches must first be expressed as 5.5 feet if you want to use the simple feet-to-meters formula. Treating 5 feet 6 inches as the number 56 would produce a completely different result. For building and room measurements, it is also worth checking whether the dimension describes length or area, because square feet require an area conversion.