Actually an easier rule is 1 foot equals 1
foot. For example, libraries measure linear feet of
Children’s books, though most are
taller and deeper than standard books. If you use a
“Hollinger” box as an example
(per Yale)…they give a measurement of .41 linear feet.
Since the box is 5 inches wide…5
inches into 12 inches yields the same. So truthfully,
translating cubic feet to linear feet is a
one to one ratio. We normally just count the shelves,
even though some have small gaps that we
can’t fill…
Dean
Dean DeBolt
University Librarian,
Special Collections
John C. Pace
Library,
850-474-2213
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8:20 AM
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Subject: linear feet
Could someone please remind me how to calculate linear feet as it
refers to the amount of shelf space used by archival items and boxes?
thanks
Mark
Mark S. Young, II
Archivist, Librarian
International Tennis Hall of Fame
401.849.3990
www.tennisfame.com
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