Millimeter [mm] to Foot [ft] Converter
How to Convert Millimeter to Foot
1 mm = 0.00328084 ft
1 ft = 304.7999902464003 mm
Example: convert 10 mm to ft:
10 mm = 10 x 0.00328084 = 0.0328084 ft
Millimeter
Definition: A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is a decimal fraction of the meter, the SI base unit of length.
History/origin: The millimeter is derived from the meter, which was defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian. The prefix 'milli-' denotes one thousandth.
Current use: Millimeters are widely used in engineering, manufacturing, construction, and science for precise measurements. They are commonly used in technical drawings, specifications, and for measuring small objects or distances.
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.
Millimeter to Foot Conversion Table
| Units.mm.singular [mm] | Units.ft.singular [ft] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm | 0.0000328084 ft |
| 0.1 mm | 0.000328084 ft |
| 1 mm | 0.00328084 ft |
| 10 mm | 0.0328084 ft |
| 50 mm | 0.16404200000000002 ft |
| 100 mm | 0.32808400000000004 ft |
| 1000 mm | 3.28084 ft |
| 10000 mm | 32.8084 ft |