How to convert feet to metres

The metric system is an international decimalised system of measurement that was first adopted by France in 1791. It is the common system of measuring units used by most countries of the world. Other systems of measurement, however, are widely used. For example, in the UK, the Traffic Sign Regulations permit distance signs to display only imperial units (ie, miles or yards). The metre is one of the metric system's base units. A common conversion is from feet into metres, particularly for the purposes of construction and design.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil or pen
• Paper
• Calculator

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Instructions

1. Calculation

   • 1

     Write down the distance in feet you want to convert to metres.

   • 2

     Multiply the number of feet you have by 0.3048 to convert the distance into metres, using a calculator.

   • 3

     Divide this figure by 0.3048, using the calculator, to check that it the calculation is correct. Your answer should be the original distance in feet.