To convert 1 ft to m, divide the ft value by 3.280840 because 1 meter equals 3.280840 ft. So, 1 ft in m will be 0.304800. For other ft values, enter and click Convert.
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Feet to Meter Conversion
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Definition of Feet and Meters
Foot: The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. One foot is equal to 0.3048 meters. The foot is used in everyday contexts, such as measuring distances, dimensions of objects, and the height of structures. It is a fundamental unit along with other units such as inches, yards, and miles.
Meter: The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the length of the path traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds.
In practice, the meter is used to measure distances, lengths, and dimensions in various fields such as science, engineering, construction, and everyday life.
1 ft in m
1 foot in meters will be 0.304800. To find the one-foot values in meters, simply divide 1 foot by 3.280840, as one meter (1) = 3.280840 feet.