Feet to Meters
Convert feet to meters.
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Example
10 ft = 3.05 m
How it works
Feet and meters measure the same thing, but they belong to different unit systems: feet are used in the imperial system and meters in the metric system. The factor 0.3048 comes from the exact definition that 1 foot equals 0.3048 meters, so multiplying by 0.3048 converts any length in feet into its equivalent length in meters.
When to use it
Use this when you need to switch between imperial and metric measurements, such as in science, engineering, travel, or international sports. It is especially useful when a height, room dimension, or distance is given in feet but the answer is needed in meters.
Worked example, step by step
Convert 25 ft to meters m = ft × 0.3048 m = 25 × 0.3048 m = 7.62 So, 25 ft = 7.62 m
Common mistakes to avoid
- Multiplying by 3.048 instead of 0.3048
- Forgetting the unit changes from feet to meters
- Rounding too early and losing accuracy
Did You Know?
The foot varied from town to town for centuries before being standardised at exactly 0.3048 metres.
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