Convert millimeter to foot
Facts about the Millimeter
A millimeter is one-thousandth (1/1000) of a meter in the metric system.
Used in precision fields since the early adoption of the metric system, the millimeter is essential for detailed and small-scale measurements.
Millimeters are frequently used in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, and any field requiring precision (e.g. thickness of paper or diameter of wires).
1 mm = 0.1 cm = 0.001 m = 0.0393701 in
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mm | cm | 0.1 |
| 1 mm | m | 0.001 |
| 1 mm | in | 0.0393701 |
Facts about the Foot
A foot is equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters in the imperial system.
Originally based on the length of a human foot, the foot has persisted for centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Used for measuring height, building dimensions, and in aviation for altitude.
1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | in | 12 |
| 1 ft | m | 0.3048 |
| 1 ft | cm | 30.48 |