How Do You Convert In Feet & Inches To Meters?
You can convert feet and inches to meters by applying a conversion factor. For accuracy, follow a simple process of first converting partial inches to their decimal equivalent and then applying the conversion factor to determine the number of equivalent meters. Using a calculator reduces the chance of a math error. Practice a few conversions following the example and you will see straightforward this task is. Convert any fraction of inch portion to its decimal equivalent. For example, seven-eighths of an inch is converted by dividing seven by eight yielding .875 inches. Calculate your total inches including the decimal from step 1. For example, 3 7/8 inches is equal to 3.875 inches. Divide by 12 to obtain the decimal equivalent in feet. For example, 3.875 divided by twelve equals .3229 feet. Add the whole feet and the calculated decimal equivalent of inches back together. For example, 11 feet 3 7/8 inches becomes 11.3229 feet. Multiply the result in feet by .3048, which is exact number
