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Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet to meters (and back) instantly. Useful for height, room dimensions, and construction.
Feet
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Meters
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1 ft = 0.3048 m
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Meters
1.8288 m
6 ft = 1.8288 m
- 1 ft
- 0.3048 m
- 3 ft
- 0.9144 m
- 6 ft
- 1.8288 m
- 10 ft
- 3.048 m
- 12 ft
- 3.6576 m
- 100 ft
- 30.48 m
- 1,000 ft
- 304.8 m
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Feet vs meters
Feet are an imperial unit still common in the US for height and building dimensions. Meters are the metric standard worldwide. The conversion is exact: 1 ft = 0.3048 m.
Common questions
How do I convert a height like 5 ft 9 in to meters?
Convert to total inches: (5 × 12) + 9 = 69 in. Divide by 39.3701 to get meters, or convert feet here and add the inch portion separately. 69 in ≈ 1.75 m.
Do real estate listings use the same foot measurement?
US listings quote square feet and ceiling heights in feet. Metric listings use meters. A 10 ft ceiling is about 3.05 m — useful when comparing apartments across countries.
Is an “8-foot ceiling” the same as 2.44 meters?
Almost: 8 ft = 2.4384 m exactly. Builders often say “8-foot” for standard drywall lengths; finished ceiling height may be slightly less after flooring and drywall thickness.
Why do aviation altitudes use feet worldwide?
International aviation standardized on feet for flight levels for consistency in air traffic control, even in metric countries. That is separate from ground construction, which may use meters locally.