What's the exact conversion formula from feet to meters?

1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly. To convert feet to meters, multiply the foot value by 0.3048. To convert meters to feet, divide the meter value by 0.3048.

Why is 1 foot exactly 0.3048 meters?

This exact conversion was established in 1959 by international agreement, defining 1 foot as exactly 0.3048 meters to standardize measurements between imperial and metric systems.

How do I convert height from feet and inches to meters?

First convert feet and inches to total inches (feet × 12 + inches), then convert inches to meters by multiplying by 0.0254. Our converter handles this automatically - just use the height converter tab.

What's the difference between US survey feet and international feet?

US survey foot (1 foot = 1200/3937 meters) was used until 2023. International foot (1 foot = 0.3048 meters) is now standard. Our converter uses the international standard.

How accurate are the conversions for engineering work?

All calculations use the exact conversion factor (0.3048) with up to 8 decimal places precision. Suitable for engineering, construction, and scientific applications.

Can I use this for large-scale distance measurements?

Yes! The converter supports measurements from microscopic scales to geographical distances with appropriate precision and visualization tools.

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1 foot = 0.3048 m - This exact conversion is used worldwide
3 feet ≈ 1 meter - Quick estimation for everyday use
1 meter ≈ 3.28 feet - Reverse conversion approximation

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