38 meters equals approximately 124.67 US survey feet.
The conversion from meters (m) to US survey feet (us) involves multiplying the meter value by the exact length of one meter in US survey feet, which is slightly different than the international foot. This difference comes from the way the US survey foot was originally defined for surveying purposes.
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Conversion Formula
The formula for converting meters (m) to US survey feet (us) is:
US survey feet = meters × (3937 / 1200)
This ratio comes from the definition that 1 meter equals exactly 3937/1200 US survey feet. The US survey foot was defined as 1200/3937 meters, slightly longer than the international foot (0.3048 meters). This formula works because it uses the fixed fractional value, ensuring precise conversions used in surveying and mapping.
For example, for 38 meters:
- Multiply 38 by 3937 = 149606
- Divide 149606 by 1200 = 124.671666…
- Rounded to 4 decimal places: 124.6717 US survey feet
Conversion Example
Let’s convert 25 meters to US survey feet step-by-step:
- Start with 25 meters.
- Multiply 25 × 3937 = 98,425.
- Divide 98,425 by 1200 = 82.02083333.
- Result is about 82.0208 US survey feet.
Another example, converting 50 meters:
- 50 × 3937 = 196,850.
- 196,850 ÷ 1200 = 164.0416667 US survey feet.
- Rounded to 4 decimals: 164.0417 us.
For 12.5 meters:
- 12.5 × 3937 = 49,212.5.
- 49,212.5 ÷ 1200 = 41.0104 us.
Conversion Chart
| Meters (m) | US Survey Feet (us) |
|---|---|
| 13.0 | 42.6021 |
| 18.0 | 58.9272 |
| 23.0 | 75.2523 |
| 28.0 | 91.5773 |
| 33.0 | 107.9024 |
| 38.0 | 124.2275 |
| 43.0 | 140.5526 |
| 48.0 | 156.8777 |
| 53.0 | 173.2027 |
| 58.0 | 189.5278 |
| 63.0 | 205.8529 |
This chart shows the conversion values for meters between 13.0 and 63.0 to US survey feet. You can find your measurement in meters on the left column and read across to see the equivalent in US survey feet on the right. The chart helps quick reference without needing to calculate each time.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many US survey feet are in 38 meters exactly?
- What is the precise conversion factor from meters to US survey feet?
- Is 38 meters longer or shorter than 124 US survey feet?
- Why does converting 38 m to US survey feet give a different result than to international feet?
- Can I use the meter to US survey foot conversion for land surveying measurements?
- How do I convert 38 meters into US survey feet using a calculator?
- What’s the difference between 38 meters converted to US survey feet and to regular feet?
Conversion Definitions
Meters (m): Meter is the SI base unit of length equal to the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds. It is widely used globally for measuring distances, heights, and lengths. One meter equals 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches. It’s the international standard for length.
US Survey Feet (us): US survey foot is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. Defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, it differs slightly from the international foot. This slight difference ensures consistency in mapping and surveying activities across US states.
Conversion FAQs
Why does US survey foot differ from the international foot?
The US survey foot was defined based on older measurement standards to maintain consistency with historic surveying data. It is exactly 1200/3937 meters, which is about 0.3048006096 meters, slightly longer than the international foot defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. This small difference matters for precise land measurements.
Can I use the same formula to convert meters to regular feet?
No, the formula for US survey feet uses 3937/1200 as the conversion factor. For regular feet, the conversion is meters multiplied by 3.28084. Using the wrong formula can cause small errors in measurement, which might be critical in surveying or engineering projects.
Is the conversion to US survey feet still relevant today?
Yes, in the United States, the US survey foot remains in use for official surveying and mapping projects in some states. Although the international foot is more standard worldwide, certain government agencies continue to use the US survey foot to maintain consistency with previous data.
How precise is the meter to US survey foot conversion?
The conversion formula is exact because the US survey foot is defined as a fraction of a meter. However, rounding the result to fewer decimal places can introduce minor inaccuracies. For high precision, always use the exact fractional formula and avoid rounding early in calculations.