- Linear Feet Calculator
- Linear Feet To Inches
- Linear Feet Calculator
- Linear Feet To Acres
- Linear Feet In A Mile
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Linear footage might not be a familiar measurement to you, and you might be asking yourself what it is and how to find it?
What is a Linear Foot?
A linear foot is simply a length measurement equal to one foot. To find linear footage, you simply need to measure the length in feet, that’s it.
The term “linear” means a shape or movement in a straight line.[1] So, a linear foot measurement is a straight line measurement; width, height, or thickness measurements aren’t included.
Linear footage is a measure of length and is commonly used to measure an object or material’s length. You might also see this measurement referred to as a lineal foot.
Linear feet and the length in feet are the same measurements, so one foot is one linear foot.
You might see some supplies sold using this measurement. For example, flooring, lumber, fencing, and fabrics are commonly sold by the linear foot.
How to Find Linear Footage
Finding linear footage requires finding the footage measurement. Use a tape measure and measure the length of your space or object.
Since linear footage is a measurement of length, the width and thickness measurements are not needed. If your measurement is not in feet, simply convert to feet and you have the correct measurement.
Use our inch fraction calculator to convert inches or centimeters to feet.
Resources for converting to feet
How to Find the Linear Feet of Multiple Boards
To find the linear feet of multiple pieces of lumber, you need to measure the length of each piece and add the measurements together.
Take note of the each board’s length and after all measurements are complete, then use a calculator such as our feet and inches calculator to add the feet measurements together.
How to Calculate Linear Footage Price
Calculating the cost of lumber priced by the linear foot requires finding the total feet needed and then multiplying by the price per foot. Thus, the total cost is equal to the total length in feet by the price per foot.
When ordering material this way, it’s a good idea to consider the lengths that lumber is sold by since you may need additional material to avoid unnecessary joints. We recommend ordering an extra 10% of materials to account for off-cuts and waste as a general rule of thumb.
How are Linear Feet Different From Square Feet?
You might be wondering how linear feet are different from square feet.
Recall that linear footage is a length measurement. On the other hand, square footage is an area measurement, so it’s a two-dimensional measurement.
You can use our conversion calculator to change measurements between them if needed.
Common Lengths in Linear Feet
Refer to the chart below for common lengths in inches and their equivalent linear footage measurements.
| Distance in Inches | Linear Feet |
|---|---|
| 6″ | 0.5 ft |
| 12″ | 1 ft |
| 18″ | 1.5 ft |
| 24″ | 2 ft |
| 30″ | 2.5 ft |
| 36″ | 3 ft |
| 42″ | 3.5 ft |
| 48″ | 4 ft |
| 54″ | 4.5 ft |
| 60″ | 5 ft |
| 66″ | 5.5 ft |
| 72″ | 6 ft |
| 78″ | 6.5 ft |
| 84″ | 7 ft |
| 90″ | 7.5 ft |
| 96″ | 8 ft |
| 102″ | 8.5 ft |
| 108″ | 9 ft |
| 114″ | 9.5 ft |
| 120″ | 10 ft |
| 126″ | 10.5 ft |
| 132″ | 11 ft |
| 138″ | 11.5 ft |
| 144″ | 12 ft |
| 150″ | 12.5 ft |
| 156″ | 13 ft |
| 162″ | 13.5 ft |
| 168″ | 14 ft |
| 174″ | 14.5 ft |
| 180″ | 15 ft |
| 186″ | 15.5 ft |
| 192″ | 16 ft |
| 198″ | 16.5 ft |
| 204″ | 17 ft |
| 210″ | 17.5 ft |
| 216″ | 18 ft |
| 222″ | 18.5 ft |
| 228″ | 19 ft |
| 234″ | 19.5 ft |
| 240″ | 20 ft |
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References
- Collins Dictionary, linear, https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/linear
Enter linear feet and the material width to calculate the total square footage of material. If you know how many square feet of material, enter that and the material width to convert to linear feet.
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How to Convert Linear Feet to Square Feet
Before doing any calculations, it’s important to understand what linear feet and square feet are. Linear footage is a measure of length or distance, while square footage is a measure of area.
Because these are different types of measure, some additional information will be needed to convert between the two. For the calculator above, the material width is used in conjunction with length to calculate the area.
To convert linear footage to square footage, use the following area formula.
area = length × width
To use the formula, insert the linear feet measurement for length and material width for the width. If you’re stuck on how to find this, learn more about how to find linear feet.
For example, let’s find how many square feet of lumber there will be if there are 5 linear feet of boards that are 6″ wide.
Linear Feet Calculator
Start by converting the width measurement to feet, so we have common units of measure.
ft. = 6″ / 12 = .5′
Linear Feet To Inches
Now use the area formula to convert to square feet.
area = 5′ × .5′
area = 2.5 sq. ft.
How to Convert Square Feet to Linear Feet
Linear Feet Calculator
To find how many linear feet of material is needed to cover a known square footage, the area formula will need to be reversed. Start by converting the material width to feet if it’s in inches. Then, use this formula to convert to linear feet.
To convert linear footage to square footage, use the following area formula.
length = area ÷ width
If you’re unsure how to find the area of a space, try using our square footage calculator.
For example, let’s find how many linear feet of hardwood flooring will be needed to cover a 120 sq. ft. room if the boards are 3″ wide.
Convert the width measurement to feet.
ft. = 3″ / 12 = .25′
Linear Feet To Acres
Now convert to linear feet.
Linear Feet In A Mile
length = 120 sq. ft. ÷ .25′
length = 480 linear feet
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