US Survey Foot [ft-us] to Foot [ft] Converter
ft-us
ft
How to Convert US Survey Foot to FootFoot
1 ft-us = 1.000002 ft
1 ft = 0.999998000004 ft-us
Example: convert 53 ft-us to ft:
53 ft-us = 53 x 1.000002 = 53.000106 ft
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
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 to Foot Conversion Table
| US Survey Foot [ft-us] | Foot [ft] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft-us | 0.01000002 ft |
| 0.1 ft-us | 0.10000020000000001 ft |
| 1 ft-us | 1.000002 ft |
| 10 ft-us | 10.000020000000001 ft |
| 50 ft-us | 50.0001 ft |
| 100 ft-us | 100.0002 ft |
| 1000 ft-us | 1000.0020000000001 ft |
| 10000 ft-us | 10000.02 ft |
Common pairs of Length