Feet to Meters Converter

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How to use this Feet to Meters Converter πŸ€”

Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Feet to the units of Meters.

Feet to Meters Converter | ft to m
  1. Enter the input Feet value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Feet into Meters in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Meters label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Meters value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Meters value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Feet to Meters?

The formula to convert given length from Feet to Meters is:

Length(Meters) = Length(Feet) × 0.3048

Substitute the given value of length in feet, i.e., Length(Feet) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in meters, i.e., Length(Meters).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a luxury yacht has a beam width of 60 feet.
Convert this width from feet to Meters.

Answer:

Given:

The length in feet is:

Length(Feet) = 60

Formula:

The formula to convert length from feet to meters is:

Length(Meters) = Length(Feet) × 0.3048

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Feet) = 60 in the above formula.

Length(Meters) = 60 × 0.3048

Length(Meters) = 18.288

Final Answer:

Therefore, 60 ft is equal to 18.288 m.

The length is 18.288 m, in meters.

2

Consider that a skyscraper's floor-to-ceiling height is 15 feet.
Convert this height from feet to Meters.

Answer:

Given:

The length in feet is:

Length(Feet) = 15

Formula:

The formula to convert length from feet to meters is:

Length(Meters) = Length(Feet) × 0.3048

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Feet) = 15 in the above formula.

Length(Meters) = 15 × 0.3048

Length(Meters) = 4.572

Final Answer:

Therefore, 15 ft is equal to 4.572 m.

The length is 4.572 m, in meters.

Feet to Meters Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Feet to Meters.

Feet (ft)Meters (m)
0 ft0 m
1 ft0.3048 m
2 ft0.6096 m
3 ft0.9144 m
4 ft1.2192 m
5 ft1.524 m
6 ft1.8288 m
7 ft2.1336 m
8 ft2.4384 m
9 ft2.7432 m
10 ft3.048 m
20 ft6.096 m
50 ft15.24 m
100 ft30.48 m
1000 ft304.8 m
10000 ft3048 m
100000 ft30480 m

Feet

A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One foot is equal to 0.3048 meters.

The foot originated from various units used in ancient civilizations. Its current definition is based on the international agreement of 1959, which standardized it to exactly 0.3048 meters.

Feet are commonly used to measure height, length, and short distances. Despite the global shift to the metric system, the foot remains in use in these countries.

Meters

A meter (m) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One meter is equivalent to approximately 3.2808 feet.

The meter is defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds.

Meters are used worldwide to measure length and distance in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life. Most countries have adopted the meter as the standard unit of measurement for length.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I convert feet to meters?

2. What is the formula for converting feet to meters?

3. How many meters are in a foot?

4. Is 1 foot equal to 0.3048 meters?

5. How do I convert meters to feet?

6. What is the difference between feet and meters?

7. How many meters are there in 15 feet?

8. How many meters are in 25 feet?

9. How do I use this feet to meters converter?

10. Why do we multiply by 0.3048 to convert feet to meters?

11. What is the SI unit of length?

12. Are feet shorter than meters?

13. How many meters are in 6 feet?

14. How to convert 20 feet to meters?

15. Is 1 meter equal to approximately 3.28084 feet?