How to convert Feet to meters
meters = feet × 0.3048
Multiply the length in feet by 0.3048. For a measurement in feet and inches, first divide the inches by 12 and add that fraction to the feet, or let the mixed-format inputs do this step.
Worked examples
6 ft ≈ 1.8288 m
6 × 0.3048 ≈ 1.8288
A 6-foot length is exactly 1.8288 meters.
10.5 ft ≈ 3.2004 m
10.5 × 0.3048 ≈ 3.2004
A 10-foot 6-inch measurement is 10.5 decimal feet, which converts to 3.2004 meters.
Frequently asked questions
How do I enter 5 feet 11 inches?
Choose Feet + inches under the source measurement format, then enter 5 in Feet and 11 in Inches. The result is 1.8034 meters. Do not enter 5.11 as decimal feet.
Is the feet-to-meters factor exact?
Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. Display rounding and the precision of your original measurement can still limit the useful digits in a result.