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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

When to use Feet versus Foot verbiage?

When do you use feet versus foot verbiage when speaking in measurements?
  

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Foot is singular, feet is plural. Any more than 1 foot, and you must use feet. "

— RevoniK

  • Foot is singular, feet is plural.
  • Any more than 1 foot, and you must use feet.
  • "
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Foot is singular, feet is plural.

Any more than 1 foot, and you must use feet.

"1 foot is equal to 12 inches."

"There are 3 feet in a yard."
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As far as measurement goes, here are some common examples:

He has a 24-foot boat, not "feet".

His room is 12 feet by 14 feet, not foot.

My house has a 9-foot ceiling, not "feet".
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A person's height is often said to be six foot three (six feet three inches).

Rover
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AnonymousWhen do you use feet versus foot verbiage when speaking in measurements?
That man is six feet tall.

He is a six-foot tall man.

CJ
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Pertaining to measurements 'Foot' remains 'Foot' whether it be one or more than one!
This I learnt whilst furthering my studies in English Language and after pursing a course in Construction Industry Technician, both taught by Two (2) total strangers, so can they both be wrong!
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