What Is This Tool?
This online converter transforms measurements from finger (cloth), a traditional tailoring unit based on the width of a human finger, into the U.S. survey foot, a standardized unit commonly used in land surveying and construction in the United States.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the length value measured in finger (cloth)
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Select the finger (cloth) as the source unit
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Choose foot (US survey) [ft] as the target unit
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Click convert to get the measurement in US survey feet
Key Features
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Converts informal cloth finger measurements into precise US survey feet
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Supports bridging traditional tailoring units with modern surveying standards
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Easy-to-use interface with clear conversion results
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Useful for textile, surveying, and historical measurement needs
Examples
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2 finger (cloth) converts to 0.7499985 foot (US survey)
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5 finger (cloth) converts to 1.87499625 foot (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Estimating seam allowances and small fabric increments in tailoring
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Translating informal cloth measurements to official surveying units
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Assisting in land surveying and cadastral mapping in the US
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Supporting historical research involving non-standard textile units
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool for approximate conversions due to the variable size of the finger (cloth)
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Verify results when mixing US survey feet with other foot definitions
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Rely on standardized units for engineering or technical measurements
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Keep in mind the informal nature of finger (cloth) in tailoring contexts
Limitations
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Finger (cloth) is a variable, non-standard unit leading to approximate results
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Conversions are not exact and should be verified for critical applications
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US survey foot differs slightly from the international foot, affecting interoperability
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Finger (cloth) measurements are mostly informal and unsuitable for high-precision uses
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a finger (cloth) measurement?
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A finger (cloth) is a traditional, informal length unit based on the width of a human finger, mainly used in tailoring for small fabric increments.
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What is the foot (US survey) unit?
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The foot (US survey) is a standardized length unit used historically in the US for land surveying and mapping, defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
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Can I use this converter for precise engineering measurements?
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This tool provides approximate conversions because finger (cloth) is variable and non-standard; for precise engineering, standardized units are recommended.
Key Terminology
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Finger (cloth)
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A traditional, informal unit of length based on the width of a human finger, used mainly in tailoring and handcrafting.
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Foot (US survey)
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A standardized unit of length historically utilized in US land surveying, exactly defined as 1200/3937 meters.