Convert feet to meters with this instant bidirectional calculator.
1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly.
1 meter = 3.28084 feet.
Height, altitude, and construction measurements often switch between these units.
Use this converter whenever you need to switch between measurement systems with confidence. Even familiar unit conversions carry rounding risk when done mentally — precision work requires the exact factor.
Many unit conversion errors arise from treating multiples incorrectly. Converting millimetres to kilometres, for example, requires two separate steps (mm → m, m → km), not a single division by 100.
A baker scaling a recipe from a US cookbook encounters measurements in cups and ounces. Converting each ingredient to metric grams makes weighing straightforward and ensures consistent results, particularly for baked goods where imprecise measurement affects texture.
1 foot = 0.3048 meters.
6 feet = 1.8288 meters.