Person height
Input: 6 ft
Output: 1.8288 m
6 × 0.3048 = 1.8288 meters.
Feet to meters converter
Use this when a height, room dimension, or spec is given in feet but you need it in meters.
Meters:
Formula and algorithm
- meters = feet × 0.3048
- Constant used: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters (international foot, exact).
- The tool multiplies the entered feet value by 0.3048 and keeps full precision.
Worked examples
Room length
Input: 10 ft
Output: 3.048 m
10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 meters.
Decimal feet
Input: 5.5 ft
Output: 1.6764 m
5.5 × 0.3048 = 1.6764 meters.
FAQ
Is the foot to meter factor exact?
Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so the conversion is exact.
Does this use the US survey foot?
No. It uses the international foot (0.3048 m). The US survey foot differs by about 2 parts per million and is being retired.
How do I convert feet and inches together?
Divide the inches by 12, add to the feet, then multiply by 0.3048.
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Updated: June 7, 2026