Feet to Meters
The foot-to-meter conversion is vital in construction, architecture, and aviation. On international projects, or when reading building specifications from another country, switching between these units is a daily task.
Where It Matters
Construction & Architecture
Real Estate
Aviation
How to Use This Converter
Enter feet
Type the feet value in the top field. Meters appear instantly below.
Read meters
The result updates live to 8 decimal places — precise enough for engineering work.
Copy or swap
Copy the value for CAD or documents, or swap to convert meters back to feet.
Conversion Formula
Construction & Altitude Examples
| Context | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Standard ceiling | 8 ft | 2.44 m |
| Door height | 6.67 ft | 2.03 m |
| US drone limit | 400 ft | 122 m |
| Cruising altitude | 35,000 ft | 10,668 m |
Features
Instant As-You-Type Results
The result updates the moment you enter a number — no button to press, no page reload.
One-Click Swap
The swap button between the two fields reverses the direction instantly, so you can convert back without retyping.
Copy Without the Unit
Each field has its own copy button that grabs only the number, ready to paste into forms, spreadsheets, or documents.
Searchable Unit Picker
Each dropdown has a search box — switch to any other length unit and use it as a general-purpose converter.
Professional Use
Engineering Precision
Convert Feet + Inches
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters is 100 feet?
100 feet equals exactly 30.48 meters — roughly the height of a 10-storey building.
Why does aviation use feet for altitude?
Feet became the global standard for aviation altitude due to early US and British dominance. Even metric countries follow it for air-traffic safety and consistency.
How do I convert feet and inches to meters?
Convert the whole measurement to feet first (inches ÷ 12), then multiply by 0.3048. For example, 5 ft 10 in = 5.833 ft × 0.3048 = 1.778 m.
Is 1 meter equal to 3 feet?
Almost, but not exactly. 1 meter = 3.281 feet. Using "3 feet" introduces about 8% error — fine for rough estimates, not for precision work.
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