calculate feet into metres
Calculating Feet Into Meters. Figure out the length in feet that you want to convert. Let's say that we need to convert 5 feet into the equivalent number of meters. Determine that one foot is equal to .3048 meters.This figure is called the conversion factor. Multiply .3048 by the number of feet you want to convert. In our example, we would multiply .3048 by 5. Use the calculator or the pencil and paper to complete the conversion.igure out the length in feet that you want to convert. Let's say that we need to convert 5 feet into the equivalent number of meters. Determine that one foot is equal to .3048 meters. This figure is called the conversion factor.