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The unit “us” here refers to the US survey foot, used mostly in surveying and mapping within the United States. Because the US survey foot is exactly 1200/3937 meters, converting meters to us involves multiplying by the reciprocal of that fraction.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert meters (m) to US survey feet (us) is:
us = m × (3937 / 1200)
This works because one US survey foot is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters. Thus, to find how many survey feet are in a meter, you take the reciprocal, 3937/1200, and multiply by the meter value.
For example, to convert 1000 meters:
- Multiply 1000 by 3937/1200
- 1000 × 3937 = 3,937,000
- 3,937,000 ÷ 1200 = 3,280.8333 × 1000 = 3,280,833.33 us
So, 1000 meters equals about 3,280,833.33 US survey feet.
Conversion Example
- Convert 500 m to us:
- Multiply 500 by 3937/1200
- 500 × 3937 = 1,968,500
- 1,968,500 ÷ 1200 ≈ 1,640.4167 × 500 = 1,640,416.67 us
- Convert 750 m to us:
- 750 × 3937 = 2,952,750
- 2,952,750 ÷ 1200 ≈ 2,460.625 × 750 = 2,460,625 us
- Convert 1200 m to us:
- 1200 × 3937 = 4,724,400
- 4,724,400 ÷ 1200 = 3,937 × 1200 = 3,937,000 us
- Convert 250 m to us:
- 250 × 3937 = 984,250
- 984,250 ÷ 1200 ≈ 820.2083 × 250 = 820,208.33 us
Conversion Chart
The table below shows meter values from 975.0 to 1025.0 in increments of 5, converted into US survey feet. Use this chart to quickly find approximate conversions without calculation.
| Meters (m) | US Survey Feet (us) |
|---|---|
| 975.0 | 3,200,917.50 |
| 980.0 | 3,215,631.50 |
| 985.0 | 3,230,345.50 |
| 990.0 | 3,245,059.50 |
| 995.0 | 3,259,773.50 |
| 1000.0 | 3,274,487.50 |
| 1005.0 | 3,289,201.50 |
| 1010.0 | 3,303,915.50 |
| 1015.0 | 3,318,629.50 |
| 1020.0 | 3,333,343.50 |
| 1025.0 | 3,348,057.50 |
Related Conversion Questions
- How many US survey feet are in 1000 meters?
- What is the exact formula to convert 1000 m to us?
- Is 1000 meters the same as 1000 US survey feet?
- Why does converting meters to US survey feet give a large number for 1000 m?
- How accurate is converting 1000 meters to US survey feet?
- Can I use the same conversion factor for meters to US feet and international feet?
- How does 1000 m compare in US survey feet and international feet?
Conversion Definitions
m (meter): The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds. It’s widely used internationally for measurements of distance and length, forming the foundation of most scientific and engineering calculations.
us (US survey foot): The US survey foot is a unit of length used mainly in U.S. surveying. It equals exactly 1200/3937 meters (approximately 0.3048006096 meters). It differs slightly from the international foot, maintaining legacy measurements in land surveying.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the US survey foot different from the international foot?
The US survey foot originates from older definitions tied to the meter, specifically 1200/3937 meters. The international foot was defined later as exactly 0.3048 meters. These small differences arise from historical measurement systems, and surveyors in the US kept the older definition for consistency in mapping.
Can I use the meter to US survey foot conversion for construction?
Yes, but be careful. Surveying and construction sometimes use different foot definitions. The US survey foot is common in land measurement but not always for building dimensions. Using the wrong foot can cause small but critical errors in measurements.
How precise is converting meters to US survey feet?
Converting meters to US survey feet is very precise when using the exact fraction 3937/1200. However, rounding can introduce slight errors. For most applications, the precision is sufficient, but highly sensitive measurements may require more careful unit management.
Is the US survey foot still widely used today?
Its use is declining but still persists in US land surveying and older mapping systems. Many agencies are moving to international feet or metric units, but legacy data and legal descriptions often require the US survey foot for consistency.
How do I convert US survey feet back to meters?
To convert from US survey feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 1200/3937. This reverses the conversion factor, converting the length back into meters accurately.
