Foot to Meter Converter
About Foot
The foot was standardized in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters. The meter became the international standard unit of length in 1875.
This conversion is essential for international construction projects, scientific measurements, and converting imperial measurements to metric.
Example: 1 foot ≈ 0.30480 meter
About Meter
A foot was originally defined as the length of a human foot, which varied by region until international standardization.
Engineering, construction, manufacturing, and scientific research commonly require foot to meter conversions.
Example: 1 meter ≈ 3.28084 foot
Conversion Formula
Meter = Foot × 0.30480
Example: For 5 foot, 5 × 0.30480 = 1.5240 meter
Common Foot to Meter Conversions
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Understanding Foot to Meter Conversion
Convert feet (ft) to meters (m) quickly and accurately. Our foot to meter converter uses the exact conversion factor where 1 foot equals 0.3048 meters.
Converting foot to meter is straightforward: multiply by approximately 0.30480. For precision:
- 1 foot = 0.3048 meter
- 5 foot = 1.5240 meter
- 10 foot = 3.0480 meter
- 100 foot = 30.4800 meter
This tool simplifies the process, eliminating manual calculations and reducing errors. Ideal for professionals like architects, engineers, and surveyors, or everyday users measuring dimensions or distances.
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