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Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to metres with the exact international-foot definition. See decimal metres, inches, feet plus inches, common units, a visual scale and batch results.
Exact constants · fractions · batch conversion · visual scaleFeet → Metres
One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres and contains exactly 12 inches. Multiply feet by 0.3048 to obtain metres.
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Both rows represent the same physical length. Their labels show why the numeric values change when the unit changes.
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Common values
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Conversion table
The table updates around useful values for this conversion.
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Convert several values at once
Enter values separated by commas, semicolons, spaces or new lines. Up to 50 values are processed at once.
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Exact conversion standard
One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres and contains exactly 12 inches. Multiply feet by 0.3048 to obtain metres.
Where this conversion is useful
Feet-to-metre conversion is used for human height, ceiling and room dimensions, construction plans, elevations, aviation altitudes and property descriptions.
Decimal and fractional inches
Decimal inches are best for calculations, while rulers, woodworking and construction often use fractions. The calculator shows the nearest common fraction without changing the high-precision decimal result.
Precision and rounding
The calculator retains full floating-point precision during calculations. Choose more displayed decimal places for technical work and fewer for everyday measurements. Do not imply more accuracy than the original measurement provides.
Zero is a valid length and converts to zero in every unit.
Batch conversion for lists and specifications
Paste a short list of dimensions to create a clean two-column result table. This is useful for product specifications, plans, training logs and travel notes.
Quick length conversions
Continue with the reverse direction, another common unit pair or the full Length Converter.
Feet to Meters Converter – Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet to metres?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. For example, 6 feet multiplied by 0.3048 equals 1.8288 metres.
How many metres are in one foot?
One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres.
How many metres is six feet?
Six feet equals exactly 1.8288 metres.
Does the converter show feet and inches?
Yes. The result panel also displays the length as feet plus fractional inches.
Can I convert a list of heights?
Yes. Enter up to 50 foot values in the batch converter to create a feet-to-metre table.
Is a US survey foot the same as an international foot?
No. Legacy US survey data used a slightly different foot. This converter uses the international foot, which is standard for general conversion.
Can I convert negative lengths?
No. The calculator accepts zero and positive physical lengths.
Where can I convert metres back to feet?
Open the Meters to Feet Converter using the reverse-direction button.