Feet to Meters: The Essential Conversion
Length conversion is one of the most common needs in daily life. Whether you are filling out a visa form that asks for height in cm/meters, or looking at real estate floor plans abroad, you need to know Feet vs. Meters.
The Formula
The conversion factor is fixed: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters
So, to convert feet to meters, you simply multiply by 0.3048.
Common Examples
- 10 ft:
10 * 0.3048 = 3.048 m(Length of a small room) - 100 ft:
100 * 0.3048 = 30.48 m(Length of a blue whale) - 30,000 ft:
30000 * 0.3048 = 9,144 m(Cruising altitude of a plane)
Why It Matters for Travelers
If you are hiking in Europe, trails are marked in kilometers and meters. If you think a "300 meter" climb is ez because you're picturing 300 feet, you're in for a surprise. 300 meters is almost 1,000 feet!
Architecture & Real Estate
Buying property? A "100 square meter" apartment is roughly 1,076 square feet. confusing these units can lead to massive misunderstandings in value.
Always double-check your numbers.