How many meters are in one foot exactly?

One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters by international agreement, making the conversion completely precise.

Do I need to convert feet and inches separately?

Yes. Convert the inch portion to a decimal fraction of a foot first, then apply the 0.3048 factor.

Yes. Foot is singular and feet is plural; the conversion factor is identical regardless of terminology used.

Yes. Aviation altitudes given in feet convert directly to meters using the same 0.3048 factor.

Enter feet, get the equivalent length in meters.

Value in feet (ft)

Quick values

Formula: result = value × 0.3048

1 feet =

— meters

Common conversions

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Enter feet, get the equivalent length in meters.

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu