Definition:Linear Measure/Units

Definition

The units of measurement of linear measure are as follows:

• The SI unit of linear measure is the metre $\mathrm m$.

• The CGS unit of linear measure is the centimetre $\mathrm {cm}$.

• The FPS unit of linear measure is the foot $\mathrm {ft}$.

Thus:

$1 \ \mathrm m = 10^2 \ \mathrm {cm} = 100 \ \mathrm {cm}$

$1 \ \mathrm {ft} = 30.48 \ \mathrm {cm} = 0.3048 \ \mathrm m$