1 Feet to Meters
1 foot is equal to 0.3048 meters.
How to Convert 1 Feet to Meters
To convert 1 foot to meters, multiply 1 by 0.3048:
Reversing the calculation: 0.3048 meters ÷ 0.3048 = 1 feet.
What Does 1 Feet Look Like?
1 foot (0.3048 meters) is around the length of a forearm. In aviation, altitudes are universally reported in feet (flight level 350 means 35,000 ft), so this conversion bridges aviation data with metric reporting.
Outdoor recreation in the US — hiking distance, elevation gain, fishing line length — is typically expressed in feet.
For additional reference, 1 ft also equals approximately 304.8 mm or 1 ft. Looking at the result side: Athletic events from sprints to marathons (the 100 m dash, 1500 m race, 50 m pool) define distances in meters.
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FAQ
How many meters is 1 foot?
1 foot = 0.3048 meters.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply the number of feet by 0.3048. Formula: m = ft × 0.3048.
Is 1 ft = 0.3048 m exact?
Yes — the conversion factor (0.3048) is exact by international definition, so 1 ft converts to 0.3048 m without any rounding error.
What is half and double of 1 feet in meters?
Half of 1 feet is 0.5 ft = 0.1524 m. Double is 2 ft = 0.6096 m.
How do I convert 0.3048 meters back to feet?
Divide 0.3048 by 0.3048, or equivalently multiply by 3.28084. The reverse calculation returns 1 feet, confirming the original input.