Scientific unit conversion

Feet to Meters Converter

Convert feet to meters instantly with the formula, worked examples, rounding guidance, and related distance conversions.

Converters

12

Units

85

Mode

Live

Result

0.3048
m / 1 ft = 0.3048 m
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Pair-specific conversion guide

Foot to Meter formula

Use this Foot to Meter page for direct distance conversions. The calculator keeps the exact ft to m relationship on the page, so the result, formula, and examples all describe this specific pair.

Formula model

1 ft = 0.3048 m

1 Foot equals

Quick factor: 1 ft = 0.3048 m.

The current calculator value is 1 ft, which equals 0.3048 m.

Use the conversion table to compare 1 ft with the other units in the same category.

For heights and dimensions, keep extra decimals in m and round only to the precision of the original ft measurement.

Precision and rounding

The calculation uses the catalog's fixed conversion factors between ft and m. Full decimal precision is kept for the calculation; only the displayed value is rounded for readability.

Reference: NIST conversion factors

Distance

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Conversion table

1 Foot equals

Unit Value
Meter m 0.3048
Kilometer km 0.0003048
Centimeter cm 30.48
Millimeter mm 304.8
Inch in 12
Yard yd 0.333333333333
Mile mi 0.000189393939394
Nautical mile nmi 0.000164578833693

FAQ

Foot to Meter questions

How do you convert Foot to Meter?

Use the formula 1 ft = 0.3048 m. As a quick check, 1 ft equals 0.3048 m.

Is the Foot to Meter conversion exact?

This page uses fixed constants from the Converter Science catalog. Displayed results are rounded only to keep the page readable.