Convert Millimeters to Feet
Converting millimeters to feet helps when you have a metric measurement but need feet for plans, building, or everyday sizing.
It is common in construction, DIY, product specs, and school work.
Quick Answer
1 millimeter = 0.00328084 feet
Examples:
- 100 millimeters = 0.328084 feet
- 1000 millimeters = 3.28084 feet
Conversion Formula
feet = millimeters ÷ 304.8
This works because there are exactly 304.8 millimeters in 1 foot. So you divide your millimeter value by 304.8 to get feet.
- Write down the length in millimeters.
- Divide that number by 304.8.
- The result is the length in feet.
What Is Millimeter
A millimeter is a metric unit of length. It is very small, equal to one thousandth of a meter.
- Thickness of paper and plastic sheets
- Small parts in machines and tools
- Jewelry sizes and tiny measurements
- Engineering and technical drawings
- Rainfall measurements in weather reports
What Is Feet?
A foot is a length unit used in the US and a few other places. 1 foot equals 12 inches.
- Room and house dimensions
- Human height measurements
- Construction and carpentry
- Sports field markings
- Short distance estimates in daily life
Real Life Examples
Here are some practical times you might need to change millimeters into feet.
- A table top listed as 750 mm long is about 2.46 feet.
- A door gap of 5 mm is about 0.0164 feet.
- A 1200 mm shelf is about 3.94 feet.
- A 300 mm wide tile is about 0.98 feet.
- A 1800 mm person height is about 5.91 feet.
- A 2400 mm panel is about 7.87 feet.
- A 50 mm pipe diameter is about 0.164 feet.
- A 10,000 mm run of cable is about 32.81 feet.
Quick Tips
- Remember the key fact: 304.8 mm = 1 ft.
- For a fast estimate, divide mm by 300 to get feet (close, but a little high).
- To check your answer, multiply feet by 304.8 to see if you get back to mm.
- If your mm value is under 304.8, your result must be under 1 foot.
- Keep 4 to 6 decimal places for small mm values so you do not lose accuracy.
- For big numbers, round to 2 decimals if you only need a quick size check.