Convert Feet to Meters in Excel & Google Sheets

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Last updated on August 14, 2023
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This tutorial will demonstrate how to convert values given in feet to meters in Excel & Google Sheets.

Convert Feet to Meters Main Function

Using the CONVERT Function

The CONVERT function can be used to convert values given in feet to meters. We just need to enter both the value and measurement types into the function. We can use the abbreviations of the measurements.

Let’s test the formula on an example for better understanding. Say in column B we have some values given in feet that need to be converted to meters. So, just type the following formula in cell C5 and drag it down:

=CONVERT(B5,"ft","m")

convert ft to meters

By changing the values in Column B, the Column C values will update automatically.

Conversion of Values in meters to feet

Just by switching the measurements arguments, we can convert the values given in meters to feet:

=CONVERT(B3,"m","ft")

convert meters to ft

Convert Values in Feet to Meters in Google Sheets

The conversion of feet to meters using the CONVERT Function works the same in Google Sheets as in Excel:

convert ft to meters google sheets

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