3 feet equals approximately 0.9144 meters.
To convert 3 feet to meters, you multiply the length value by the meter equivalent of one foot. Since one foot equals 0.3048 meters, multiplying 3 by 0.3048 gives the result in meters.
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Result in meters:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert feet to meters is to multiply the number in feet by 0.3048. This factor arises because one foot is exactly equal to 0.3048 meters by international agreement.
Mathematically, it looks like this:
meters = feet × 0.3048
This works because the foot is a unit of length used mainly in the United States and a few other countries, while meter is the SI unit of length. To convert feet into meters, multiply the given feet value with 0.3048 to get the equivalent length in meters.
For example, converting 3 feet:
- 3 feet × 0.3048 meters/foot = 0.9144 meters
Conversion Example
- Convert 7 feet to meters:
- Multiply 7 by 0.3048
- 7 × 0.3048 = 2.1336 meters
- So, 7 ft = 2.1336 meters
- Convert 15.5 feet to meters:
- 15.5 × 0.3048 = 4.7244 meters
- Therefore, 15.5 ft equals 4.7244 meters
- Convert 0.25 feet to meters:
- 0.25 × 0.3048 = 0.0762 meters
- Hence, one quarter foot equals 0.0762 meters
- Convert 12 feet to meters:
- 12 × 0.3048 = 3.6576 meters
- So, 12 ft equals 3.6576 meters
Conversion Chart
This chart shows feet values from -22.0 to 28.0 and their converted meter equivalents. Use the chart by finding the feet value on the left, then reading across to see the meter conversion on the right.
| Feet (ft) | Meters (m) | Feet (ft) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| -22.0 | -6.7056 | 4.0 | 1.2192 |
| -20.0 | -6.0960 | 6.0 | 1.8288 |
| -18.0 | -5.4864 | 8.0 | 2.4384 |
| -16.0 | -4.8768 | 10.0 | 3.0480 |
| -14.0 | -4.2672 | 12.0 | 3.6576 |
| -12.0 | -3.6576 | 14.0 | 4.2672 |
| -10.0 | -3.0480 | 16.0 | 4.8768 |
| -8.0 | -2.4384 | 18.0 | 5.4864 |
| -6.0 | -1.8288 | 20.0 | 6.0960 |
| -4.0 | -1.2192 | 22.0 | 6.7056 |
| -2.0 | -0.6096 | 24.0 | 7.3152 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 | 26.0 | 7.9248 |
| 2.0 | 0.6096 | 28.0 | 8.5344 |
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
ft (foot): A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems equal to exactly 12 inches. It’s often used in the US and UK for measuring height, distance, and length. One foot equals 0.3048 meters by international agreement.
meters: Meters are the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds. Meters are used worldwide for scientific, engineering, and everyday measurement.
Conversion FAQs
Why is one foot equal to 0.3048 meters?
The foot was standardized internationally in 1959 by agreement between countries including the US, UK, and Canada. This exact length, 0.3048 meters, replaced previous slightly varying definitions to unify measurements. Because the meter is based on a constant of nature, this conversion is very precise.
Can the conversion from feet to meters result in negative values?
Yes, if the length in feet is negative, representing direction or displacement below a reference point, the conversion to meters will also be negative. The formula applies mathematically the same way, multiplying the negative feet value by 0.3048.
Is the conversion factor of 0.3048 exact or approximate?
The factor 0.3048 meters per foot is exact. It was internationally agreed upon as a fixed value, so no approximation is involved in the conversion. This makes calculations between feet and meters consistent and reliable.
Does the conversion from feet to meters change for different types of feet?
The foot unit is standardized globally, so whether it’s used in architecture, aviation, or other fields, 1 foot always equals 0.3048 meters. Historical or regional variations of the foot are no longer in use in official measurements.
How to convert feet and inches to meters?
Convert the feet to meters by multiplying feet by 0.3048, then convert inches by multiplying by 0.0254 (since one inch equals 0.0254 meters). Add both results to get the total length in meters. For example, 3 feet 6 inches: (3 × 0.3048) + (6 × 0.0254) = 1.0668 meters.