📐 ft → m Converter

Translate foot measurements into meters with centimeter context.

Popular for engineering drawings, athletic statistics, and equipment specs that bridge imperial and metric systems.

50 ft equals

15.24 m

Centimeters: 1,524 cm

How to Use This Calculator

1

Enter feet

Input the value listed in feet from your data source.

2

Read meters

The converter multiplies by 0.3048 to show the metric length.

3

Use centimeters if needed

Centimeters provide higher precision for designs and bill-of-materials entries.

Formula

Meters = Feet × 0.3048

Centimeters = Feet × 30.48

Feet = Meters ÷ 0.3048

Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.

Full Description

Converting feet to meters is common when U.S.-sourced measurements need to fit into international or scientific specifications. This tool keeps the calculation consistent and precise, using the exact SI conversion factor.

The additional centimeter output assists when you need finer-grained metric units for labeling or machining instructions.

For even more unit options (yards, miles, inches), consider the full feet converter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it handle fractional feet?

Yes. Decimal feet convert accurately into meters and centimeters.

What about inches?

Multiply the foot value by 12, or use the feet converter for automatic inch output.

Does it handle negative values?

Negative inputs convert mathematically, though most real-world lengths are positive.

How precise is the result?

It uses the exact 0.3048 conversion factor. Output precision depends on the number of decimal places you display.