Convert mm to feet
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to foot [ft].
feet to mm
Millimeter (mm)
A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, commonly used for measuring small objects and precise dimensions. It is widely used in engineering, manufacturing, science, and everyday life.
Conversion Millimeter to Other Units:
- 1 millimeter = 0.0032808399 feet (ft)
- 1 millimeter = 0.1 centimeters (cm)
- 1 millimeter = 0.001 meters (m)
- 1 millimeter = 1,000 micrometers (µm)
- 1 millimeter = 1,000,000 nanometers (nm)
- 1 millimeter = 0.03937 inches (in)
Foot (ft)
The foot (ft) is a non-SI unit of length used primarily in the United States, Canada, and the UK. It is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 cm). The foot is commonly divided into 12 inches.
Conversion Foot to Other Units:
- 1 foot = 304.8 millimeters (mm)
- 1 foot = 12 inches (in)
- 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters (cm)
- 1 foot = 0.3048 meters (m)
- 1 foot = 0.000189394 miles (mi)
- 1 foot ≈ 0.333 yards (yd)
Where is Foot (ft) Used?
The foot (ft) is commonly used in countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for various measurements. It is widely used in construction to measure room dimensions, building heights, and materials; in aviation, where altitudes are typically measured in feet (e.g., 30,000 feet); in sports, to measure courts and fields (e.g., basketball courts and football fields); in real estate to calculate square footage of homes or land; and for human height, where it is commonly expressed in feet and inches (e.g., 5'9" for height). Despite the global trend toward the metric system, the foot remains an essential unit in these areas.
Historical Origin of the Foot:
The foot has ancient origins, dating back to the Romans and Greeks.It was originally based on the length of a human foot. Various countries had different definitions of the foot until the international standard of 0.3048 meters was adopted in 1959.
Millimeter to Foot Conversion Table
| Millimeter [mm] | Foot [ft] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm | 0.0000328084 ft |
| 0.1 mm | 0.000328084 ft |
| 1 mm | 0.0032808399 ft |
| 2 mm | 0.0065616798 ft |
| 3 mm | 0.0098425197 ft |
| 4 mm | 0.0131233596 ft |
| 5 mm | 0.0164041995 ft |
| 6 mm | 0.0196850394 ft |
| 7 mm | 0.0229658793 ft |
| 8 mm | 0.0262467192 ft |
| 9 mm | 0.0295275591 ft |
| 10 mm | 0.032808399 ft |
| 20 mm | 0.0656167979 ft |
| 50 mm | 0.1640419948 ft |
| 100 mm | 0.3280839895 ft |
| 1000 mm | 3.280839895 ft |
How to Convert Millimeter to Foot
1 mm = 0.0032808399 ft
1 ft = 304.8 mm
Example: convert 15 mm to ft:
15 mm = 15 / 304.8 ft = 0.0492125984 ft