# Feet to Meter

Convert feet to meters with configurable decimal precision

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/feet-to-meter

- **Category:** Math & Numbers

- **Keywords:** feet, meter, length, conversion, foot, meters

## Overview

Convert imperial length measurements to metric instantly with customizable precision. This tool transforms feet into meters using the standard conversion factor, allowing you to specify decimal places from 0 to 10 for construction plans, engineering specs, or academic work.

## Inputs

- **Feet** (text): e.g. 12
- **Decimal Precision** (number)

## When to use

- Converting building dimensions, room sizes, or structural heights from imperial to metric units
- Preparing technical documentation requiring specific decimal precision for manufacturing tolerances
- Standardizing measurement data for international shipping, logistics, or scientific research

## How it works

- Enter the length value in feet using decimal notation for fractional measurements
- Set your desired decimal precision between 0 and 10 places (defaults to 4)
- The tool multiplies the feet value by 0.3048 to calculate the exact meter equivalent
- Receive structured JSON output containing both the original input and converted metric value

## Use cases

- Architecture and construction projects requiring metric specifications from imperial blueprints
- International logistics and freight calculations converting container or cargo dimensions
- Academic physics and engineering labs standardizing measurement units for research data

## Frequently asked questions

### What conversion formula does this tool use?

It uses the international standard of 1 foot = 0.3048 meters.

### Can I convert values that include inches, like 5 feet 6 inches?

Convert inches to decimal feet first (divide by 12), then enter the total. This tool accepts decimal feet only.

### What is the maximum precision available?

You can configure up to 10 decimal places for high-precision engineering or scientific applications.

### Is the output format suitable for API integration?

Yes, the tool returns clean JSON with labeled fields for easy parsing in automated workflows.

### Does the tool support batch conversion of multiple values?

No, convert one value at a time. For bulk conversions, process each measurement individually.

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