The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
US survey feet to Points Converter — ftUS to pt
Convert US survey foot (ftUS) to Point (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 us survey foot = 864.0017279 point). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
US survey feet to Points converter
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Length Converter
Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Result = input x 0.3048006096 / 0.0003527777778.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting US survey feet to Points
US survey foot and Point both measure length. Specifically: The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records, and a desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Formula
points = us survey feet × 864.001727949
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 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct us survey foot-to-point factor of 864.001727949.
Simple example
1 ftUS × 864.0017279 = 864.0017279 pt
1 us survey foot = 864.0017279 points.
Real-world example
10 ftUS × 864.0017279 = 8,640.017279 pt
10 us survey feet = 8,640.017279 points.
Conversion table
| US survey foot (ftUS) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 ftUS | 864.0017279 pt |
| 5 ftUS | 4,320.00864 pt |
| 10 ftUS | 8,640.017279 pt |
| 21.0975 ftUS | 18,228.27646 pt |
| 42.195 ftUS | 36,456.55291 pt |
| 100 ftUS | 86,400.17279 pt |
Reverse conversion: Point to US survey foot
864.0017279 pt × 0.001157405093 = 0.9999999999 ftUS
864.0017279 points = 0.9999999999 us survey feet.
us survey feet = points × 0.00115740509267
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Point 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 Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 us survey foot?
1 us survey foot equals 864.0017279 points, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert us survey foot to point?
Multiply the us survey foot value by 864.0017279. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert point back to us survey foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 point equals 0.0011574051 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 point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
Is the us survey foot to point conversion exact?
Yes. Both us survey foot and point are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 864.0017279 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.