Feet to Meters Converter

About Feet → Meters

When US measurements must meet metric standards—FIFA fields, scientific publications, or EU equipment ratings—feet convert cleanly to meters with a fixed factor.

Enter decimal feet or whole feet depending on the form; the output is meters for straightforward comparison with metric drawings.

This is the opposite direction of meters-to-feet.

How to use this tool

Input length in feet. Calculate to see meters.

Formula & methodology

This feet to meters converter applies the standard relationship below. Intermediate values are kept at full precision; only the displayed result is rounded.

m = ft x 0.3048 (exact definition)

Tips for accurate results

• 0.3048 m per foot is exact by international agreement.
• If you have inches too, convert via feet-to-cm or length converter.
• Elevation in feet on aviation charts differs from horizontal length but uses same ft-m factor.
• Check significant figures for lab reports.

Frequently asked questions

Sources & references

The factors and formulas used by this tool follow these references:

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)
• BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)

Last reviewed: September 2026. Found an error? Tell us and we will correct it.