What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms length values from the foot (US survey) to the meter. It is designed to support users who need to translate legacy U.S. land measurement data into the metric system for diverse applications in surveying, engineering, and construction.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in foot (US survey)
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Select foot (US survey) as the input unit
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Choose meter as the output unit
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Click convert to receive the length in meters
Key Features
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Converts foot (US survey) to meter with exact defined rates
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Supports land surveying and geospatial data management
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Ideal for engineering and construction measurement conversions
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Browser-based and easy to operate
Examples
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Convert 10 foot (US survey) to get 3.048006096 meters
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Convert 50 foot (US survey) to get 15.24003048 meters
Common Use Cases
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Translating U.S. land surveying measurements into metric units
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Integrating legacy survey data with modern engineering projects
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Reporting lengths in scientific and construction contexts
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Converting dimensions for mapping and geospatial analysis
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure to use the foot (US survey) definition to avoid precision errors
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Double-check conversions when working with legal property boundaries
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Match older records precisely for engineering and surveying applications
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Be mindful of rounding to maintain measurement accuracy
Limitations
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The foot (US survey) differs slightly from the international foot unit
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Conversions may introduce minor discrepancies affecting boundary definitions
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Not suitable for uses requiring extremely high precision without verification
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the foot (US survey)?
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The foot (US survey) is a length unit historically used in U.S. land surveying and is defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
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Why convert foot (US survey) to meter?
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Converting to meters allows compatibility with international metric standards commonly used in engineering, science, and mapping.
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Can I use this converter for precise legal surveys?
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While useful, precise legal work requires careful attention to the foot definition and possible verification due to small conversion differences.
Key Terminology
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Foot (US survey)
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A unit of length used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
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Meter
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The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed ratio used to convert a measurement from one unit to another.