Foot to Meter Converter
Convert Foot (ft) to Meter (m) instantly. Free online length conversion calculator.
About Foot
Symbol: ft
Category: Length
Description
The foot (ft) is a unit of length equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It is commonly used in the US for measuring height and room dimensions.
Common Uses
- Human height measurement
- Room dimensions
- Construction and architecture
- Sports field dimensions
- Real estate listings
Benefits
- Human-scale measurements
- Easy to estimate and visualize
- Standard in US construction
- Familiar unit for height
Quick Facts
- 1 foot = 12 inches
- 1 foot = 0.3048 meters
- Average ceiling height: 8-9 feet
- Basketball hoop height: 10 feet
About Meter
Symbol: m
Category: Length
Description
The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined by the speed of light in vacuum.
Common Uses
- Room dimensions
- Sports field measurements
- Construction projects
- Land surveying
- Scientific research
Benefits
- Universal standard unit
- Base of metric system
- Used worldwide
- Easy decimal conversions
Quick Facts
- Defined by speed of light
- 1 meter = 100 centimeters
- Average door height: ~2 meters
- Human arm span ≈ height in meters
Foot to Meter Conversion Table
| Foot | Meter |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1000 ft | 304.8 m |
How to Convert Foot to Meter
To convert from Foot (ft) to Meter (m), multiply the value by 0.3048.
Formula:
m = ft × 0.3048
Example:
1 ft = 0.3048 m