Unit Converter

Convert ft to m

Please provide the value you want to convert [ft] Foot to [m] Meter, or vice versa.

Conversion Result

1 ft is equal to 0.3048 m.

Foot

Definition: A unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.

Origin/History: The foot has been used as a unit of length since ancient times and was standardized in the UK in the 19th century.

Usage: The foot is still used in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system, especially in construction and real estate.

Meter

Definition: The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 100 centimeters.

Origin/History: The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.

Usage: The meter is widely used around the world for measuring length in science, engineering, and everyday life.

How to Convert Foot to Meter

Example: Convert 15 Foot to Meter
To convert Foot to Meter, you can use the following formula: ft * 0.3048 = m