Foot [ft] to US Survey Foot [ft-us] Converter
ft
ft-us
How to Convert Foot to US Survey FootUS Survey Foot
1 ft = 0.999998000004 ft-us
1 ft-us = 1.000002 ft
Example: convert 44 ft to ft-us:
44 ft = 44 x 0.999998000004 = 43.999912000175996 ft-us
Foot
Definition: A foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
History/origin: The foot has a long history, with its origins tracing back to ancient civilizations. It was often based on the length of a person's foot. The modern definition is based on the metric system.
Current use: Feet are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring lengths, heights, and distances, particularly in construction, architecture, and everyday measurements.
US Survey Foot
Definition: The US survey foot (ft-us) is a slightly longer version of the international foot, used in the United States for surveying purposes. It is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters (approximately 0.3048006096 meters).
History/origin: The US survey foot arose from discrepancies between the international foot and older survey measurements in the United States. It is used to maintain consistency with historical land records.
Current use: The US survey foot is primarily used in surveying and land management within the United States. It is important for accurately referencing and maintaining historical land boundaries.
Foot to US Survey Foot Conversion Table
| Foot [ft] | US Survey Foot [ft-us] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft | 0.00999998000004 ft-us |
| 0.1 ft | 0.0999998000004 ft-us |
| 1 ft | 0.999998000004 ft-us |
| 10 ft | 9.999980000039999 ft-us |
| 50 ft | 49.9999000002 ft-us |
| 100 ft | 99.9998000004 ft-us |
| 1000 ft | 999.9980000039999 ft-us |
| 10000 ft | 9999.98000004 ft-us |
Common pairs of Length