Feet to Meters Converter

Convert feet to meters and meters to feet instantly. Accurate imperial to metric length conversion with visualization and formulas.

Feet to Meters
Meters to Feet
ft
Enter length in feet (e.g., 5.75 for 5 feet 9 inches)
m
Equivalent length in meters
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
5.75 ft = 1.75 m
5.75 ft 1.75 m

Visual Comparison

5.75 ft
1.75 m
Visual representation of the conversion ratio

Common Length Conversions

Quickly convert common measurements between feet and meters:

Conversion Tip: For a rough estimate, divide feet by 3.3 to get meters, or multiply meters by 3.3 to get feet.

Feet to Meters Conversion Table

Reference table for common feet to meters conversions:

Feet (ft) Feet+Inches Meters (m) Centimeters (cm)

Common Length Measurements

Everyday lengths in both imperial and metric systems:

6 ft = 1.83 m
Typical adult male height
8 ft = 2.44 m
Standard ceiling height
1 ft = 0.30 m
Ruler length (1 foot)
25 ft = 7.62 m
Typical swimming pool length
94 ft = 28.65 m
Basketball court length
15 ft = 4.57 m
Average car length
53 ft = 16.15 m
Standard semi-trailer length
200 ft = 60.96 m
Small airplane length

Understanding Feet and Meters

Foot (ft)

The foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is equal to exactly 12 inches or 1/3 of a yard.

  • Part of the imperial system
  • Primarily used in the United States
  • 1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 meters
  • Historically based on the human foot
Meter (m)

The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds.

  • Part of the metric system
  • Used worldwide in science and everyday life
  • 1 meter = 100 centimeters = 1000 millimeters
  • Standardized in 1793 in France

Conversion Formulas

Feet to Meters: meters = feet × 0.3048

Meters to Feet: feet = meters ÷ 0.3048

Feet and Inches to Meters: meters = (feet × 0.3048) + (inches × 0.0254)

Exact Conversion Factor: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly (since 1959)

When to Use Each Unit

Use Feet For (Imperial System):
  • Height measurements in the US
  • Real estate dimensions
  • Construction in the US and Canada
  • Aviation altitude (in some countries)
  • Maritime measurements
Use Meters For (Metric System):
  • Scientific measurements worldwide
  • International trade and commerce
  • Engineering outside the US
  • Sports events (track and field)
  • Global positioning and navigation

Frequently Asked Questions

There are exactly 0.3048 meters in one foot. This conversion factor was standardized internationally in 1959.

First convert inches to feet by dividing by 12, then add to the feet value. Multiply the total feet by 0.3048 to get meters. Example: 5 feet 9 inches = 5 + (9/12) = 5.75 feet. 5.75 × 0.3048 = 1.7526 meters.

The metric system (meters) was developed during the French Revolution and gradually adopted worldwide for its decimal simplicity. The imperial system (feet) remained in use in former British colonies, primarily the United States, due to historical continuity and the cost of changing established systems.

6 feet is exactly 1.8288 meters (6 × 0.3048). This is typically rounded to 1.83 meters for everyday use. For precise calculations, use the exact value of 1.8288 meters.

No, this tool converts linear measurements only. For area conversions (square feet to square meters), you need to square the conversion factor: 1 square foot = 0.092903 square meters (0.3048²).