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Feet, Inches & Metric Length Conversion Calculator

Convert feet, inches & metric length with editable results and an explained example.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the known values in the units shown. Results update as you type.
  2. Edit a calculated value to solve backwards, or lock a value to hold it fixed.
  3. Use the worked example to check the method. Reset restores the starting fields.

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Formula and method

1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 meters. An international foot contains twelve international inches. The metric conversion is exact before display rounding.

1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 meters

Worked example

Enter these known values and leave the other values blank.

Feet
1 ft
Inch
12 in
Other
0.3048 m

Assumptions and limitations

  • An international foot contains twelve international inches. The metric conversion is exact before display rounding.
  • A unit change preserves the quantity. Select the desired unit before entering a new measurement.

Common questions

Which length definition does this tool use?

An international foot contains twelve international inches. The metric conversion is exact before display rounding.

Can I solve the conversion in reverse?

Enter the known quantity in its selected unit and leave the unknown quantity blank. Results retain extra precision internally and are rounded for display.

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