What is a foot (US survey)?

The foot (US survey) is a unit of length historically used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.

What is a point unit in typography?

A point is a typographic unit used to specify font sizes and layout dimensions, with common definitions such as 1/72 inch for PostScript points.

Why convert from foot (US survey) to points?

Converting translates measurements from land surveying or construction into typographic units for printing, design, and digital layouts requiring precise spacing.

How to Convert from Foot (US survey) [ft] to Point

Convert lengths from the US survey foot to the typographic point unit, widely used in printing and design. Learn key features, how to use the converter, examples, and best practices.

Foot (US survey) [ft]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms measurements from the US survey foot, a unit commonly applied in US land surveying and mapping, into points, a typographic length unit used in font sizes and page layouts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value expressed in foot (US survey).
Select foot (US survey) as the source unit and point as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in points.
Use the output to assist in surveying documentation or typographic layout design.

Key Features

Converts between foot (US survey) and point units accurately according to established definitions.
Supports length measurements relevant to surveying, land development, typography, and graphic design.
Browser-based and straightforward to use for translating between specialized measuring units.
Provides clear examples of conversions using the exact conversion rate.

Examples

2 foot (US survey) converts to approximately 1728.003456007 points.
0.5 foot (US survey) converts to roughly 432.00086400175 points.

Common Use Cases

Translating land survey or construction measurements into typographic units for printing and layout work.
Setting precise font sizes, line spacing, and margins in desktop publishing and typesetting fields.
Referencing property boundaries and coordinates within older surveying data for map printing.

Tips & Best Practices

Check the context of the point unit (PostScript vs. TeX) to ensure consistency in layout design.
Consider the niche use of the US survey foot mostly tied to legacy surveying data when applying conversions.
Verify conversions especially in professional typography or surveying projects to accommodate any rounding differences.

Limitations

Variations between PostScript and TeX point definitions may lead to slight differences in results.
The US survey foot is specialized and mainly applies to older surveying and mapping data.
Precision can be influenced by rounding during digital typography or printing processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a foot (US survey)?: The foot (US survey) is a unit of length historically used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
What is a point unit in typography?: A point is a typographic unit used to specify font sizes and layout dimensions, with common definitions such as 1/72 inch for PostScript points.
Why convert from foot (US survey) to points?: Converting translates measurements from land surveying or construction into typographic units for printing, design, and digital layouts requiring precise spacing.

Key Terminology

Foot (US survey): A length unit used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
Point: A typographic unit of length for font sizes and page layout, commonly defined as 1/72 inch.
Conversion Rate: The exact factor used to convert one foot (US survey) into points, which is 864.0017280035.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which industry commonly uses the foot (US survey)?

Typography and graphic design

Land surveying and mapping

Digital printing technology

What does a point unit typically measure?

Font size and layout spacing

Length of property boundaries

Distance on a map

What is the approximate number of points in one foot (US survey)?

864.0017280035

1200/3937

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