1 foot to millimeters

1 foot = 304.8 millimeters

Rounded to a practical precision: 304.8 mm.

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How the calculation works

One foot is 304.8 millimeters, so:

1 ft × 304.8 = 304.8 mm

Reversing it, 304.8 millimeters ÷ 304.8 returns 1 foot.

Nearby values

Feet	Millimeters
0.5 ft	152.4 mm
1 ft	304.8 mm
1.5 ft	457.2 mm
2 ft	609.6 mm
2.5 ft	762 mm
3 ft	914.4 mm

In everyday terms, 1 foot is about the long edge of a sheet of A4 paper.

About these units

Foot (ft) — A foot is exactly 0.3048 metres, or 12 inches, and remains the standard unit for human height and aviation altitude.

Millimeter (mm) — A millimetre is one thousandth of a metre and is the default unit on engineering drawings and rulers.

Frequently asked questions

How many millimeters is 1 foot?

1 foot is 304.8 millimeters.

How do I convert feet to millimeters myself?

Multiply by 304.8. To go back, divide by 304.8 — or multiply by 0.00328084.

Is this figure exact?

The conversion factor between the foot and the millimeter is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.

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