Convert millimeters to feet
Accurate tool to convert between mm and ft
Length
Millimeters
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
Feet
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
Formula
To convert from millimeters to feet, divide the length by 304.8.
millimeters (mm)
Description
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
History
Defined in 1795 as part of the metric system numbering, based on one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
Symbol Origin
Derived from 'milli' (thousandth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Commonly used in engineering, manufacturing, and for measuring small objects like rain, screws, or paper thickness.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A standard credit card is about 0.76 mm thick.
feet (ft)
Description
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
History
Based on the length of a human foot. The current standardization stems from an agreement in 1959.
Symbol Origin
From the body part 'foot'.
Usage Context
Used for human height, building elevations, and aviation altitudes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet, even in countries that use the metric system.
Quick Conversion Table
| millimeters (mm) | feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00328084 |
| 2 | 0.00656168 |
| 5 | 0.0164042 |
| 10 | 0.0328084 |
| 25 | 0.082021 |
| 50 | 0.164042 |
| 100 | 0.328084 |
| 500 | 1.64042 |
| 1000 | 3.28084 |
| 2500 | 8.2021 |
| 5000 | 16.4042 |
| 10000 | 32.8084 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert millimeters to feet?
To convert from millimeters to feet, divide the length by 304.8.
How many feet in 1 millimeters?
1 millimeters is equal to 0.00328084 feet.
What is a millimeters?
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
What is a feet?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.