Converting measurements from feet and inches to millimeters is a common task in various fields, including construction, engineering, and design. To perform this conversion, it's essential to know that one foot equals 304.8 millimeters, and one inch equals 25.4 millimeters. The conversion process involves multiplying the number of feet by 304.8 and the number of inches by 25.4, then summing the results to obtain the total length in millimeters. For example, to convert 2 feet and 3 inches to millimeters:
Convert feet to millimeters: 2 feet × 304.8 mm/foot = 609.6 mm.
Convert inches to millimeters: 3 inches × 25.4 mm/inch = 76.2 mm.
Add the two results: 609.6 mm + 76.2 mm = 685.8 mm.
Therefore, 2 feet 3 inches is equal to 685.8 millimeters. This method ensures accurate conversions between imperial and metric units.