Feet to Meters Calculator
Converting feet to meters is a routine task when working with metric blueprints, international building codes, or metric conduit systems. While US electricians typically measure conduit runs in feet, many specifications, especially for international projects or IEC-compliant installations, require metric values.
This calculator takes any foot value and returns the exact meter equivalent using the standard conversion factor. Enter a conduit run length in feet and instantly get the result in meters for your documentation, material orders, or project coordination.
Feet to Meters Formula
Meters = Feet × 0.3048
1 foot = exactly 0.3048 meters
The conversion factor 0.3048 is exact by international agreement. A quick mental shortcut: one foot is roughly one-third of a meter. For example, a 100-foot conduit run equals 30.48 meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert feet to meters?
Multiply the feet value by 0.3048 to get meters. For example, 10 feet multiplied by 0.3048 equals 3.048 meters. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
How many meters is 1 foot?
One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters, or approximately 30.48 centimeters. For a quick estimate, one foot is roughly one-third of a meter.
When do electricians need to convert feet to meters?
Electricians convert feet to meters when working on international projects, referencing metric blueprints, ordering metric conduit, or documenting conduit runs in metric units for projects that follow IEC standards instead of NEC.