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Feet to Meters Conversion Information
Converting feet (ft) to meters (m) is a common length conversion between imperial and metric systems. The foot is mainly used in the United States, while the meter is the standard unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
How to Convert Feet to Meters
To convert feet to meters, use the following formula:
m = ft × 0.3048
Feet to Meters Conversion Table
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) | Common Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m | Standard ruler length |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m | Yard stick |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m | Average female height |
| 6 ft | 1.8288 m | Average male height |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m | Small room height |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m | Swimming pool width |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m | Small building height |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m | Standard basketball court |
Common Feet to Meters Conversions
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- 10 ft = 3.048 m
- 100 ft = 30.48 m
- 1000 ft = 304.8 m
About Feet
The foot (plural: feet) is an imperial and US customary unit of length. It is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. The abbreviation for foot is "ft". One foot contains 12 inches, and three feet make one yard.
About Meters
The meter (or metre) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. The abbreviation for meter is "m".
The metric system is used in most countries worldwide, while the imperial system (including feet) is primarily used in the United States and, to a lesser extent, in the United Kingdom.