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Feet to Meters

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Formula

1 foot = 0.3048 meters

Unit Relationship

Feet and meters are both units of length. One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters.

Worked Example

For example, 12 feet × 0.3048 = 3.6576 meters, which is about 3.66 meters when rounded to two decimal places.

Unit Definitions

Feet: A foot (ft) is a unit of length equal to 12 inches and exactly 0.3048 meters.

Meters: A meter (m) is the SI base unit of length and a standard metric unit used in everyday, scientific, construction, and engineering measurements.

Practical Uses

Precision and Rounding

The relationship is exact: 1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. For everyday measurements, two decimal places are often sufficient, while technical work should retain the precision required by the source measurement and application.

Important Notes

Quick Reference

FeetMeters
10.3048
103.048
5015.24
10030.48

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1 foot exactly 0.3048 meters?

Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so the conversion factor itself does not require approximation.

How do I convert feet and inches to meters?

Convert the inches to feet first, or convert both measurements separately to meters and add the results. For example, 6 feet 3 inches is 6.25 feet before applying the feet-to-meters conversion.

Is 5.5 feet the same as 5 feet 5 inches?

No. 0.5 foot equals 6 inches, so 5.5 feet means 5 feet 6 inches.

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