Feet to Meters

Convert feet to meters instantly using the exact international-foot formula, with worked examples and reverse conversion.

Enter feet
feet
Result
meters
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How to convert feet to meters

Multiply feet by 0.3048. One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 meter. Enter any number above and the result updates instantly. The calculator keeps additional precision internally and displays a readable result for everyday use.

Worked examples

When this conversion is useful

Feet remain common in U.S. construction, room dimensions and height measurements. Meters are standard for international plans and metric calculations. Decimal feet and feet-and-inches are different formats, so convert inches separately when necessary.

Accuracy and rounding

Keep extra decimal places until the final step when the value will be used in another calculation. For regulated, engineering, medical or safety-critical work, follow the precision and reference standards required by that application.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert feet to meters?

Multiply feet by 0.3048. One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 meter.

Can I reverse the calculation?

Yes. Select the reverse option above or use the full category converter for additional units.

Calculation review: Formula and representative examples reviewed October 8, 2026.