Linear feet is a unit of measurement used to determine the length of linear objects, such as fences, baseboards, and fabric. It is calculated by measuring the length of the object in a straight line, without accounting for any curves or bends.
Knowing how to accurately measure linear feet is important in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and retail. In construction, it is used to calculate the amount of materials needed for a project, such as the length of lumber for framing or the amount of fabric for curtains. In manufacturing, linear feet can be used to measure the length of raw materials, such as metal rods or fabric rolls. In retail, it is used to calculate the price of items sold by the foot, such as rope or ribbon.