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How accurate is a foot

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

A foot is extremely accurate as a unit, because it is internationally defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.

Any perceived inaccuracy usually comes from human measurement error, not the unit itself. When used with proper tools—like rulers or laser measures—the foot is just as reliable as centimeters or meters.

General · Class 12