Convert feet to meters
Accurate tool to convert between ft and m
Length
Feet
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
Meters
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
Formula
To convert from feet to meters, divide the length by 3.28084.
feet (ft)
Description
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
History
Based on the length of a human foot. The current standardization stems from an agreement in 1959.
Symbol Origin
From the body part 'foot'.
Usage Context
Used for human height, building elevations, and aviation altitudes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet, even in countries that use the metric system.
meters (m)
Description
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
History
Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. Since 1983, it is defined by the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Symbol Origin
From the Greek word 'metron', meaning measure.
Usage Context
The standard unit for measuring room sizes, athletic tracks, and short geographical distances.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The original meter bar was made of platinum-iridium and kept in a vault in Paris.
Quick Conversion Table
| feet (ft) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
| 2500 | 762 |
| 5000 | 1524 |
| 10000 | 3048 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert feet to meters?
To convert from feet to meters, divide the length by 3.28084.
How many meters in 1 feet?
1 feet is equal to 0.3048 meters.
What is a feet?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
What is a meters?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.