what is linear feet

A linear foot is a 12-inch (one-foot) straight measurement of length. It is used to measure in a straight line, and it differs from square feet and cubic feet. For example, it is commonly used to measure products like baseboards, crown molding, fencing, and certain types of flooring. When measuring linear feet, you simply measure the length in feet, and the resulting number is the linear feet. One foot is equal to one linear foot