Feet to Meters (ft to m) Converter, 1 foot is 0.3048 m

1 Feet is equal to 0.30 Meter

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When you’re used to measuring things in feet and suddenly need to switch to metres, it can initially seem tricky. One foot is equal to 0.3048 metres. So, if you need to convert feet into metres, use the formula: 

                                                     Metres = Feet × 0.3048

For example, if you have 10 feet, multiply 10 by 0.3048 to get 3.048 metres. This basic formula can help you make these conversions quickly and easily, whether working on a school project, planning a garden, or renovating your home!

This blog will discuss the definition, history, usage, and conversion process of feet and metres.

What is a Feet?

A foot is a measuring unit for length denoted by ‘ft’. It falls under the imperial system of measurement used by certain countries. It is the official unit in countries like Liberia, Myanmar, the USA and its former colonies. However, it is also widely used globally, whether it’s their official measurement unit or not.

In 1959, a foot was expressed as 0.3048 metres. Today, one foot equals twelve inches, and one yard equals three feet.

Current Use of Feet

Countries like Myanmar, Liberia, the USA and its former colonies use ‘feet’ to measure length. This system is called the Imperial System.

History of Feet

In 1959, the exact measurement of a foot was considered to be 0.30 metres. However, minor changes were made to the modern concept of feet. These changes were prevalent in various cultural systems, like Roman, Greek, French, and Chinese. It was before its association with the standard measurement unit. The differences in the human body were mainly the reason for the length variation.

What are Meters?

A metre is the SI (Simple Unit) of length. It is part of the metric measurement system and is widely used in almost all countries. Furthermore, it forms the base of the unit ‘feet’. Therefore, one metre is approximately equal to 3.28 feet and 100 centimetres. It’s abbreviated with the letter ‘m’.

Also, scientifically speaking, it is the length of light’s path travelled in a vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 seconds.

Current Use of Meters

Almost all countries across the world use metres for measuring and indicating length. It includes the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, etc. While the official measurement of India is also metres, the commoners mostly use the imperial system (feet).

History of Meters

The original definition of a metre was one ten-millionth of the length between the North Pole and the Equator, which was the case in 1793. This definition was later modified in 1889, and later, the metre was accepted as the unit of length measurement.

It was followed by the alteration of the unit definition once again in 1960. It was carried out to know the exact wavelength of a specific emission line from Krypton-86. Another alteration came into the picture in 1983 with the current definition of the metre. Nevertheless, only a few changes were initiated in the final revision of the definition of the metre.

Relationship between Feet & Meters

Meters and feet differ in many ways, but they share a connection and a history, just like any other relationship.

The relationship between meter and feet is depicted as follows:

1 meter equals 3.280839895 feet or ft

1 feet equals 0.3048 meters or m.

(In this case, m stands for meters and ft stands for feet.)

Stepping From Feet to Metres: Why it Matters?

Converting feet to metres is useful for several reasons, and here are some of the key ones presented in simple bullet points:

  • Global Communication: Metres are part of the International System of Units (SI) used worldwide, except in a few countries. Converting measurements to meters helps share information clearly and consistently across different regions.
  • Scientific Research: Most scientific studies use the metric system because it’s universally accepted in the scientific community, making it crucial to convert feet to meters in research contexts.
  • Travel and Construction: Many global projects and international travel plans require understanding measurements in different units. Converting feet to metres ensures accuracy in construction projects and an understanding of travel distances.
  • Educational Purposes: Schools and universities often teach using the metric system, so converting from feet to metres can be essential for students, especially in scientific and engineering disciplines.

Commerce and Trade: When buying or selling goods internationally, measurements may need to be converted from feet to metres to align with the metric system used by most countries, ensuring clear and accurate transactions.

The Difference between Feet and Meters

Basis of Comparison Feet  Meters
Symbol ft m
Definition Feet is a base unit of length measurement in the US and British Imperial customary system. Meter is a base unit of length measurement in the International System of Units.
Relation  1 feet = 0.3048 meters 1 meter = 3.28084 feet
Unit of  Length Length
Unit System Imperial/US unit SI base unit

How to Convert from Feet to Meters?

Converting feet to meters is a simple procedure where you just need to know the values of both units. You already know that one foot is equal to 0.3048 meters, so simply multiply the value in feet by 0.3048 to obtain the appropriate converted figures. You can check the formula below to adequately understand the conversion procedure of meters to feet and feet to meters. 

Formula for Converting from Feet to Meters

The only thing you need to determine is mathematical expression theory. For this, you need to first learn the values of meters and feet. Feet and meters are both units of length measurement, with feet being the imperial system unit and meters being the metric system unit. 

  • The value of 1 feet is equal to 0.3048 meters     
  • The value of 1 meter is equal to 3.28084 feet     

As a result, 

  • The formula for converting meters to feet is as follows:

Feet are calculated by multiplying meters by 3.280839895.

  • The formula for converting feet to meters is as follows:

Meters are equal to feet multiplied by 0.3048.

Now that you have learned the formula, let’s move on to some examples to give you a better understanding of the formula and make the conversion process easier for you.

Convert Feet to Meters

Example 1. Convert 5 feet in meters

5*0.3048 = 1.524 meters

Example 2. Convert 10 feet in meters

10*0.3048 = 3.048 meters

Example 3. Convert 5.6 feet in meters

5.6*0.3048 = 1.70688 meters

Example 4. Convert 6 feet in meters

6*0.3048 = 1.8288 meters

Example 5. Convert 8 feet in meters

8*0.3048 = 2.4384 meters

Example 6. Convert 12 feet in meters

12*0.3048 = 3.6576 meters

Example 7. Convert 15 feet in meters

15*0.3048 = 4.572 meters

Example 8. Convert 20 feet in meters

20*0.3048 = 6.096 meters

Example 9. Convert 40 feet in meters

40*0.3048 = 12.192 meters

Example 10. Convert 100 feet in meters

100*0.3048 = 30.48 meters

Feet to Meters Conversion Table

Feet [FT] Meter [M] Feet to Meter [FT to M]
1 FT 0.3048 M 1 Feet is equal to 0.3048 Meter
2 FT 0.6096 M 2 Feet is equal to 0.6096 Meter
3 FT 0.9144 M 3 Feet is equal to 0.9144 Meter
4 FT 1.2192 M 4 Feet is equal to 1.2192 Meter
5 FT 1.524 M 5 Feet is equal to 1.524 Meter
6 FT 1.8288 M 6 Feet is equal to 1.8288 Meter
7 FT 2.1336 M 7 Feet is equal to 2.1336 Meter
8 FT 2.4384 M 8 Feet is equal to 2.4384 Meter
9 FT 2.7432 M 9 Feet is equal to 2.7432 Meter
10 FT 3.048 M 10 Feet is equal to 3.048 Meter
11 FT 3.3528 M 11 Feet is equal to 3.3528 Meter
12 FT 3.6576 M 12 Feet is equal to 3.6576 Meter
13 FT 3.9624 M 13 Feet is equal to 3.9624 Meter
14 FT 4.2672 M 14 Feet is equal to 4.2672 Meter
15 FT 4.572 M 15 Feet is equal to 4.572 Meter
16 FT 4.8768 M 16 Feet is equal to 4.8768 Meter
17 FT 5.1816 M 17 Feet is equal to 5.1816 Meter
18 FT 5.4864 M 18 Feet is equal to 5.4864 Meter
19 FT 5.7912 M 19 Feet is equal to 5.7912 Meter
20 FT 6.096 M 20 Feet is equal to 6.096 Meter
21 FT 6.4008 M 21 Feet is equal to 6.4008 Meter
22 FT 6.7056 M 22 Feet is equal to 6.7056 Meter
23 FT 7.0104 M 23 Feet is equal to 7.0104 Meter
24 FT 7.3152 M 24 Feet is equal to 7.3152 Meter
25 FT 7.62 M 25 Feet is equal to 7.62 Meter
26 FT 7.9248 M 26 Feet is equal to 7.9248 Meter
27 FT 8.2296 M 27 Feet is equal to 8.2296 Meter
28 FT 8.5344 M 28 Feet is equal to 8.5344 Meter
29 FT 8.8392 M 29 Feet is equal to 8.8392 Meter
30 FT 9.144 M 30 Feet is equal to 9.144 Meter
31 FT 9.4488 M 31 Feet is equal to 9.4488 Meter
32 FT 9.7536 M 32 Feet is equal to 9.7536 Meter
33 FT 10.0584 M 33 Feet is equal to 10.0584 Meter
34 FT 10.3632 M 34 Feet is equal to 10.3632 Meter
35 FT 10.668 M 35 Feet is equal to 10.668 Meter
36 FT 10.9728 M 36 Feet is equal to 10.9728 Meter
37 FT 11.2776 M 37 Feet is equal to 11.2776 Meter
38 FT 11.5824 M 38 Feet is equal to 11.5824 Meter
39 FT 11.8872 M 39 Feet is equal to 11.8872 Meter
40 FT 12.192 M 40 Feet is equal to 12.192 Meter
41 FT 12.4968 M 41 Feet is equal to 12.4968 Meter
42 FT 12.8016 M 42 Feet is equal to 12.8016 Meter
43 FT 13.1064 M 43 Feet is equal to 13.1064 Meter
44 FT 13.4112 M 44 Feet is equal to 13.4112 Meter
45 FT 13.716 M 45 Feet is equal to 13.716 Meter
46 FT 14.0208 M 46 Feet is equal to 14.0208 Meter
47 FT 14.3256 M 47 Feet is equal to 14.3256 Meter
48 FT 14.6304 M 48 Feet is equal to 14.6304 Meter
49 FT 14.9352 M 49 Feet is equal to 14.9352 Meter
50 FT 15.24 M 50 Feet is equal to 15.24 Meter
51 FT 15.5448 M 51 Feet is equal to 15.5448 Meter
52 FT 15.8496 M 52 Feet is equal to 15.8496 Meter
53 FT 16.1544 M 53 Feet is equal to 16.1544 Meter
54 FT 16.4592 M 54 Feet is equal to 16.4592 Meter
55 FT 16.764 M 55 Feet is equal to 16.764 Meter
56 FT 17.0688 M 56 Feet is equal to 17.0688 Meter
57 FT 17.3736 M 57 Feet is equal to 17.3736 Meter
58 FT 17.6784 M 58 Feet is equal to 17.6784 Meter
59 FT 17.9832 M 59 Feet is equal to 17.9832 Meter
60 FT 18.288 M 60 Feet is equal to 18.288 Meter
61 FT 18.5928 M 61 Feet is equal to 18.5928 Meter
62 FT 18.8976 M 62 Feet is equal to 18.8976 Meter
63 FT 19.2024 M 63 Feet is equal to 19.2024 Meter
64 FT 19.5072 M 64 Feet is equal to 19.5072 Meter
65 FT 19.812 M 65 Feet is equal to 19.812 Meter
66 FT 20.1168 M 66 Feet is equal to 20.1168 Meter
67 FT 20.4216 M 67 Feet is equal to 20.4216 Meter
68 FT 20.7264 M 68 Feet is equal to 20.7264 Meter
69 FT 21.0312 M 69 Feet is equal to 21.0312 Meter
70 FT 21.336 M 70 Feet is equal to 21.336 Meter
71 FT 21.6408 M 71 Feet is equal to 21.6408 Meter
72 FT 21.9456 M 72 Feet is equal to 21.9456 Meter
73 FT 22.2504 M 73 Feet is equal to 22.2504 Meter
74 FT 22.5552 M 74 Feet is equal to 22.5552 Meter
75 FT 22.86 M 75 Feet is equal to 22.86 Meter
76 FT 23.1648 M 76 Feet is equal to 23.1648 Meter
77 FT 23.4696 M 77 Feet is equal to 23.4696 Meter
78 FT 23.7744 M 78 Feet is equal to 23.7744 Meter
79 FT 24.0792 M 79 Feet is equal to 24.0792 Meter
80 FT 24.384 M 80 Feet is equal to 24.384 Meter
81 FT 24.6888 M 81 Feet is equal to 24.6888 Meter
82 FT 24.9936 M 82 Feet is equal to 24.9936 Meter
83 FT 25.2984 M 83 Feet is equal to 25.2984 Meter
84 FT 25.6032 M 84 Feet is equal to 25.6032 Meter
85 FT 25.908 M 85 Feet is equal to 25.908 Meter
86 FT 26.2128 M 86 Feet is equal to 26.2128 Meter
87 FT 26.5176 M 87 Feet is equal to 26.5176 Meter
88 FT 26.8224 M 88 Feet is equal to 26.8224 Meter
89 FT 27.1272 M 89 Feet is equal to 27.1272 Meter
90 FT 27.432 M 90 Feet is equal to 27.432 Meter
91 FT 27.7368 M 91 Feet is equal to 27.7368 Meter
92 FT 28.0416 M 92 Feet is equal to 28.0416 Meter
93 FT 28.3464 M 93 Feet is equal to 28.3464 Meter
94 FT 28.6512 M 94 Feet is equal to 28.6512 Meter
95 FT 28.956 M 95 Feet is equal to 28.956 Meter
96 FT 29.2608 M 96 Feet is equal to 29.2608 Meter
97 FT 29.5656 M 97 Feet is equal to 29.5656 Meter
98 FT 29.8704 M 98 Feet is equal to 29.8704 Meter
99 FT 30.1752 M 99 Feet is equal to 30.1752 Meter
100 FT 30.48 M 100 Feet is equal to 30.48 Meter

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FAQ’s about Feet to Meters Convert

Q1. 5'7 feet equals how many meters?

1.524 meters is equal to 5’7 feet.

Q2. What is 1 meter in feet?

1 meter is equal to 3.28084 feet.

Q3. Is 1m equal to 3 feet?

A meter is equal to roughly 3.28084 feet.

Q4. What are 5 feet in m?

5 feet is equal to 1.524 meters. 

Q5. What are 13 feet in meters?

13 feet is equal to 3.9624 meters. 

Q6. What are 9 feet in meters?

9 feet is equal to 2.7432 meters. 

Q7. What are 35 feet to meters?

35 feet is equal to 10.668 meters. 

Q8. What are 50 feet to meters?

50 feet is equal to 15.24 meters. 

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