Feet to Meters
Convert feet to meters.
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Example
6 ft × 0.3048 = 1.83 m.
How it works
A foot is a unit from the imperial/US customary system, while a meter is the standard metric unit of length. The factor 0.3048 comes from an exact international agreement: 1 foot is defined as 0.3048 meters, so multiplying by 0.3048 converts any length in feet into meters.
When to use it
Use this when you need metric measurements from an imperial length, such as in science, engineering, athletics, or international travel. It is especially useful when comparing measurements, following metric-based instructions, or converting building dimensions and heights.
Worked example, step by step
Convert 12.5 ft to meters 12.5 × 0.3048 = 3.81 So, 12.5 ft = 3.81 m
Common mistakes to avoid
- multiplying by 3.048 instead of 0.3048
- forgetting to include the unit m in the final answer
- rounding too early and losing accuracy
Did You Know?
The foot was long based on an actual human foot, varying by region until standardized.
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