How to use this feet converter
Enter the number of feet in the Value field. The calculator starts with feet as the source and meters as the target, but both menus remain available if you need to reverse the conversion or compare another compatible length unit. Keep the original measurement and its precision visible when recording the result.
How the calculation works
The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meter. Because the relationship is exact, every feet-to-metric conversion can pass through meters without introducing uncertainty from the conversion factor itself. Any uncertainty comes from the original measurement and the final rounding choice.
Within the international customary system, one foot contains exactly 12 inches and three feet make one yard. A mile contains exactly 5,280 feet. These fixed relationships let the same calculator convert short dimensions, room measurements, elevations, and longer distances consistently.
The displayed answer is rounded for readability, but the calculation uses the stored factor before formatting. Do not add precision that the source did not have: a length measured only to the nearest foot should not be reported as though many decimal places were measured.
Formulas
Feet to meters
Feet to inches
Feet to miles
Worked examples
Convert 6 feet to meters
Multiply 6 by the exact factor 0.3048. The result is 1.8288 meters.
Convert 15 feet to inches
Multiply 15 by 12 to get exactly 180 inches.
Convert 10,560 feet to miles
Divide 10,560 by 5,280. The result is exactly 2 miles.
Common uses
Rooms, buildings, and materials
Convert room dimensions, ceiling heights, lumber lengths, and preliminary construction measurements from feet to the unit used by a drawing or supplier. Calculate area separately when both length and width are involved.
Elevation and outdoor distances
Translate elevations, trail segments, depths, or sports measurements while preserving whether the source describes vertical height, horizontal distance, or a route.
International communication
Express a US customary measurement in meters or centimeters for readers using metric units. Keep both the original and converted values when a specification may be checked later.
Accuracy and limitations
This page uses the international foot, defined as exactly 0.3048 meter. It does not silently substitute the historical US survey foot.
Building, surveying, aviation, and safety work can require specified standards, tolerances, and certified measurements. Conversion alone does not establish suitability or compliance.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in one foot?
One international foot is exactly 0.3048 meter.
How many inches are in a foot?
There are exactly 12 inches in one foot.
How many feet are in a mile?
One international mile contains exactly 5,280 feet.
Can I enter decimal or negative feet?
Yes. Decimal, zero, and negative values are supported, although the physical meaning of a negative length depends on the context.
Is the survey foot the same as the international foot?
No. This tool uses the international foot. Historical US survey-foot values can differ slightly and should be converted under the governing survey standard.
Are my measurements stored?
No. Conversion runs in your browser and NumUtility does not store the values entered into the tool.