Feet to Meters Converter

Convert length between feet and meters, both directions on one page.

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Feet to Meters Converter

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To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048; to convert meters to feet, divide by 0.3048 (or multiply by about 3.2808). Like the other length conversions here, this is an exact defined value.

Meters are the standard unit for room and building dimensions in metric countries, making this the most common conversion when comparing US floor plans, lot sizes, or building heights against international specs or plans.

For smaller measurements where centimeters make more sense than a meter's decimal fraction, see the Feet to Centimeters converter instead.

Where these numbers come from

Standard unit-conversion factors. Material weight figures (where used) are typical averages -- check your specific supplier for exact density.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a meter?

About 3.28 feet -- a meter is noticeably longer than a yard (3 ft), which sometimes catches people off guard when comparing US and metric room dimensions.

Is 0.3048 exact or rounded?

Exact -- it's the internationally defined value, derived from the exact 2.54 cm/inch relationship (12 in x 2.54 cm / 100 cm per meter).

Should I use feet-to-meters or feet-to-cm for a room dimension?

Meters, generally, for whole-room dimensions like length and width (metric plans typically use meters at that scale) -- centimeters are more natural for smaller measurements like a counter height or a gap width.

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