1. What is the Feet to Meters Conversion?

The feet to meters conversion is a fundamental unit conversion between the imperial and metric systems. One foot is equal to exactly 0.3048 meters by international agreement.

2. How Does the Conversion Work?

The conversion uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( Feet \) — Length measurement in feet (ft)
• \( 0.3048 \) — Exact conversion factor

Explanation: This linear conversion factor was established in 1959 by international agreement and is exact.

3. Importance of Length Conversion

Details: Accurate length conversion is essential for engineering, construction, science, and international trade where different measurement systems are used.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the length in feet (positive value). The calculator will provide the equivalent length in meters with 4 decimal places precision.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is the conversion factor 0.3048 exactly?
A: This was internationally agreed upon in 1959 to standardize the foot as exactly 0.3048 meters.

Q2: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact, not an approximation.

Q3: What's the difference between US survey foot and international foot?
A: The US survey foot (1200/3937 m) was slightly different but officially deprecated in 2022. This calculator uses the international foot.

Q4: Can I convert meters back to feet?
A: Yes, by dividing meters by 0.3048 or multiplying by 3.28084.

Q5: When is this conversion most commonly used?
A: In countries that use metric system when dealing with legacy imperial measurements, or in scientific work requiring metric units.