Convert foot (US survey) to point
Please provide values below to convert foot (US survey) [ft (US)] to point [point], or Convert point to foot (US survey).
How to Convert Foot (Us Survey) to Point
1 ft (US) = 864.001673574698 point
Example: convert 15 ft (US) to point:
15 ft (US) = 15 Γ 864.001673574698 point = 12960.0251036205 point
Foot (Us Survey) to Point Conversion Table
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Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.