Measurement & Project Planning calculator
Linear Feet Calculator
Convert a measured length into linear feet from metres, centimetres or other supported units for take-offs and stock planning.
Convert a measured length into linear feet from metres, centimetres or other supported units for take-offs and stock planning. Start with measurements from the actual job and use manufacturer or supplier figures wherever the form asks for coverage, yield, density, spacing or pack size. Watch the selected length units in particular. One foot is exactly 0.3048 m. For material runs, convert the total consistently before adding stock-length or waste allowances.
What you need to enter
The Linear Feet Calculator uses the following project information to calculate the result.
- Value
- From unit
- To unit
Calculator result
Converted linear measurement
How the Linear Feet Calculator works
The Linear Feet Calculator estimates converted linear measurement from this relationship: standard metric/imperial linear conversion. Because the page is designed for linear measurements converted to feet, the calculation depends especially on the selected length units. Metric and imperial entries are normalised before the arithmetic so equivalent measurements produce equivalent results.
Linear Feet Calculator worked example
Linear Feet Calculator example: For example, 10 metres converts to about 32.81 feet, while 10 feet converts to about 3.048 metres. The linear feet keeps more precision internally than you normally need to display. The important sense-check is the selected length units, because that can move the real requirement away from the neat theoretical result.
Important calculation assumptions
For linear measurements converted to feet, one foot is exactly 0.3048 m. For material runs, convert the total consistently before adding stock-length or waste allowances.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres are in one linear foot?
One foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres. Linear feet describe running length, not square footage or volume.
When are linear feet useful for materials?
They are commonly used for trim, boards, fencing, pipe, cable and other products sold by length. You still need to account for stock lengths, joints and waste separately.
Can I convert a total run instead of every piece?
Yes. Add lengths measured in the same unit, convert the combined run once, and then round according to the way the material is sold.