Convert Millimeters to Feet

1 mm = 0.00328084 ft

1 mm = 0.00328084 ft

millimeters (mm) feet (ft)
0.5 0.00164042
1 0.00328084
2 0.00656168
5 0.0164042
10 0.0328084
25 0.082021
50 0.164042
100 0.328084
250 0.82021
500 1.6404
1000 3.2808

To convert millimeters to feet, multiply the value by the conversion factor:

1 mm = 0.00328084 ft

For example: 10 mm = 0.0328084 ft

The Conversion Formula

To convert millimeters to feet, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 mm = 0.00328084 ft. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 mm to feet: 25 × 0.00328084 = 0.082021 ft. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.00328084, or equivalently multiply by 304.8.

About millimeters

The millimeter (mm) is the standard unit for engineering and manufacturing precision. Defined as one thousandth of a meter, it allows for accurate specifications without resorting to fractions. In the late 19th century, the adoption of the millimeter in industrial design helped standardize interchangeable parts, a key driver of modern mass production. It is also the standard for reporting rainfall in meteorology. millimeters are commonly used in Engineering blueprints, Smartphone dimensions, Jewelry sizing, and Medical instruments, Meteorology (rainfall).

A standard credit card is 0.76 mm thick.

About feet

The foot is one of the most intuitive ancient units, originally based on the length of a human foot. Almost every culture had its own version, from the Greek 'pous' to the Roman 'pes'. The standardization of the foot was crucial for trade and construction. Today, the International Foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. It remains the dominant unit for aviation altitude worldwide, even in metric-dominant countries. feet are commonly used in Human height (US/UK/Canada), Aviation altitude (worldwide), Real estate square footage, and Lumber length, Boat length.

A standard subway sandwich is nominally 1 foot long.

When Would You Convert millimeters to feet?

Converting between millimeters and feet is one of the most common length conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 mm = 0.00328084 ft) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.