Inch [in] to US Survey Foot [ft-us] Converter

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ft-us

How to Convert Inch to US Survey FootUS Survey Foot

1 in = 0.08333316666699998 ft-us
1 ft-us = 12.000024000000002 in

Example: convert 18 in to ft-us:
18 in = 18 x 0.08333316666699998 = 1.4999970000059997 ft-us

Inch

Definition: An inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters.

History/origin: The inch has a long and varied history, with its origins tracing back to ancient Rome. It has been defined in various ways over time, but the modern definition is based on the metric system.

Current use: Inches are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring lengths, heights, and distances. They are used in construction, manufacturing, 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.

Inch to US Survey Foot Conversion Table

Inch [in]US Survey Foot [ft-us]
0.01 in0.0008333316666699999 ft-us
0.1 in0.0083333166667 ft-us
1 in0.08333316666699998 ft-us
10 in0.8333316666699999 ft-us
50 in4.166658333349999 ft-us
100 in8.333316666699998 ft-us
1000 in83.33316666699999 ft-us
10000 in833.3316666699999 ft-us

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