Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters instantly with precise calculations
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Complete Guide: Feet to Meters Converter
Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively
The Feet to Meters Converter transforms length measurements between feet and meters. It uses the exact conversion factor 1 foot = 0.3048 meters. Quick buttons for common heights (5 ft, 5 ft 6 in, 6 ft) provide one-click conversions. The tool also shows feet-and-inches alongside decimal feet. All processing happens in the browser.
This tool multiplies feet by 0.3048 to produce meters, and divides meters by 0.3048 to produce feet. It accepts decimal feet (5.5) and also displays the result in feet-and-inches format for practical use.
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Construction planning
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Enter a value
Type the measurement in feet or meters.
View the conversion
The tool shows the equivalent in the other unit, plus feet-and-inches format.
Use presets
Click a preset for common heights.
Copy the result
Copy the converted value.
1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly.
1 meter = 3.28084 feet.
5 feet = 1.524 m. 6 feet = 1.8288 m.
For height conversions, the feet-and-inches display is more practical than decimal feet.
What is the exact conversion factor?
1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This is the internationally agreed conversion factor.
Can I convert feet and inches?
Yes. Enter decimal feet (5.5 for 5 feet 6 inches) and the tool shows both decimal meters and the feet-and-inches equivalent.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. All conversion happens in your browser. Nothing is transmitted.
How tall is 6 feet in meters?
6 feet equals 1.8288 meters, or about 183 centimeters.
Can I convert meters to feet?
Yes. The tool works in both directions. Enter meters and get feet, or enter feet and get meters.