1 Feet = 0.3048 Meters
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Just about 0.3048 meters fits into a single foot, which is roughly the distance from the floor to your knee when you're standing next to a kitchen countertop — that countertop itself sits at around 3 feet, or just under a meter high. Picture resting your hand flat on that surface and you've got a solid feel for how feet and meters stack up against each other in everyday life. It's a handy comparison to keep in your back pocket whenever you need to switch between the two!
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How to convert 1 feet to meters
meters = feet × 0.3048
1 × 0.3048 = 0.3048
The conversion factor is exact — 1 foot is defined as precisely 0.3048 meters under the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement. There's no rounding involved.
Going the other way? Divide by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.28084) to convert meters back to feet.
Common questions
How many meters is 1 feet?
1 feet is exactly 0.3048 meters. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the exact conversion factor 0.3048 (1 × 0.3048 = 0.3048).
What is 1 feet in centimeters?
1 feet equals 30.48 centimeters. There are 100 centimeters in a meter, so 0.3048 m × 100 = 30.48 cm.
What is 1 feet in inches?
1 feet equals 12 inches. There are 12 inches in a foot, so 1 × 12 = 12.
Is the conversion factor exact?
Yes. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters — not an approximation. This was established by the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement between the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
First convert the inches to decimal feet by dividing by 12, then add to the feet number, then multiply the total by 0.3048. For example, 1 feet 6 inches: 6 ÷ 12 = 0.5, total = 1.5 feet, × 0.3048 = 0.45720000000000005 meters.