Feet to Meters Converter
Convert feet and inches to meters, centimeters, and millimeters with precision for construction, real estate, and international projects.
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Conversion Details
Input: 10.0000 feet total
Formula: Meters = Feet × 0.3048
Calculation: 10.0000 × 0.3048 = 3.0480 meters
Common Conversions
How It Works
The feet to meters conversion uses the exact international definition:
Conversion Formula:
- 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly
- For mixed measurements: Total feet = feet + (inches ÷ 12)
- Meters = Total feet × 0.3048
This conversion factor was established by international agreement in 1959 and is used worldwide for precise measurements.
Examples
Construction Examples
Room height (8 feet): 2.44 meters
Ceiling height (10 feet): 3.05 meters
Story height (12 feet): 3.66 meters
Sports Examples
Basketball hoop (10 feet): 3.05 meters
Football field width (53â…“ feet): 16.26 meters
Tennis net height (3 feet): 0.91 meters
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Imperial vs Metric Systems:
- Foot: Based on human body measurements, varies historically
- Meter: Based on scientific constants, universally standardized
- Usage: US primarily uses feet, most world uses meters
- Precision: Metric system uses base-10, easier calculations
Quick Conversion Tips:
- 1 foot ≈ 30 cm (quick estimate)
- 3 feet ≈ 1 meter (rough approximation)
- Multiply feet by 0.3 for quick meter estimate
- Use exact factor 0.3048 for precision work
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