Feet and Meters Converter

On May 20, 1875, representatives from 17 nations

{ Argentina, Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Norway, Switzerland, Ottoman Empire, United States of America, and Venezuela}

signed the Metre Convention (also known as the Treaty of the Metre) in Paris

creating a unified framework for international trade and scientific collaboration.

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) in France continues to maintain international measurement standards.

Over 99% of countries now have mandatory metric laws.

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has stated that only three countries still lag behind.

Liberia, Myanmar and the United States.

Yacht brokers in these three countries are advised to include metric lengths for International buyers

Yachts Classifieds Groups

Up to 30 feet – – – – – – -Up to 9 metres

30 to 40 feet – – – – – – -9 metres to 12 metres

40 to 50 feet – – – – – – -12 metres to 15 metres

50 to 60 feet – – – – – – -15 metres to 18 metres

60 to 80 feet – – – – – – – 18 metres to 24 metres

Over 80 feet – – – – – – – – Over 24 metres

Actual Precise equivalents

Up to 30 feet – – – – – – -Up to 9.144metres

30 to 40 feet – – – – – – -9.144 metres to 12.192 metres

40 to 50 feet – – – – – – -12.192 metres to 15.24 metres

50 to 60 feet – – – – – – -15.24 metres to 18.288 metres

60 to 80 feet – – – – – – – 18.288 metres to 24.384 metres

Over 80 feet – – – – – – – – Over 24.384 metres