The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
US survey feet to Decimeters Converter — ftUS to dm
Convert US survey foot (ftUS) to Decimeter (dm) using the exact conversion factor (1 us survey foot = 3.048006096 decimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
US survey feet to Decimeters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
Result = input x 0.3048006096 / 0.1.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting US survey feet to Decimeters
US survey foot and Decimeter both measure length. Specifically: The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records, and decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
Formula
decimeters = us survey feet × 3.04800609601
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 us survey foot equals 0.304800609601 base units, and 1 decimeter equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct us survey foot-to-decimeter factor of 3.04800609601.
Simple example
1 ftUS × 3.048006096 = 3.048006096 dm
1 us survey foot = 3.048006096 decimeters.
Real-world example
10 ftUS × 3.048006096 = 30.48006096 dm
10 us survey feet = 30.48006096 decimeters.
Conversion table
| US survey foot (ftUS) | Decimeter (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ftUS | 3.048006096 dm |
| 5 ftUS | 15.24003048 dm |
| 10 ftUS | 30.48006096 dm |
| 21.0975 ftUS | 64.30530861 dm |
| 42.195 ftUS | 128.6106172 dm |
| 100 ftUS | 304.8006096 dm |
Reverse conversion: Decimeter to US survey foot
3.048006096 dm × 0.3280833333 = 1 ftUS
3.048006096 decimeters = 1 us survey feet.
us survey feet = decimeters × 0.328083333333
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decimeter to US survey foot.
Understanding the US survey foot (ftUS)
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Understanding the Decimeter (dm)
Decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decimeters are in 1 us survey foot?
1 us survey foot equals 3.048006096 decimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert us survey foot to decimeter?
Multiply the us survey foot value by 3.048006096. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decimeter back to us survey foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decimeter equals 0.3280833333 us survey feet. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a us survey foot?
US survey foot (ftUS) is a unit of length.
What is a decimeter?
Decimeter (dm) is a unit of length.
Is the us survey foot to decimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both us survey foot and decimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 3.048006096 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.