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A meter is a meter. "Linear" means you are measuring a one-dimensional line, not an area in square meters or a volume in cubic meters.
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The adjective is superfluous. Like the mile or inch, a metre cannot be anything more than "linear" by definition.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 15y agoTHE ANSWER IS BOTH SAME LENGTH = 1 BUT FOR REALISTIC OR ACTUAL APPLICATION THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE - LET ME SHOW OR TELL YOU BY EXAMPLE AND ACTUAL SCENARIO: 1. AN ENGINEER MEASURE THE LENGTH OF AN EXCAVATED TRENCH FOR MAIN FEEDERS SAY 800 METERS FROM SUBSTATION TO MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL. 2. SUPPOSE THE REQUIRED PVC PIPE FOR IS 3 SETS TO BE LAID OUT - THE SITE ENGINEER WILL DECLARE HIS ORDER TO THE PROCUREMENT ENGINEER IN LINEAR METER = 800 IN THIS CASE INSTEAD OF 3X800=2400 METERS. 3. THERE ARE SEVERAL REASON WHY THE SITE ENGINEER CANNOT ORDER THE EXACT QUANTITY OF PVC PIPES; A. AFRAID OF COMMITING MISTAKE - MEANS ESCAPING RESPONSIBILITY B. THE MARKET AVAILABILITY OF STANDARD LENGTH - SOME ARE 3 METERS AND SOME ARE 6 METER COMMERCIAL LENGTH. C. THEY PASS THE OBLIGATION AND DECISION MAKING IN PROCUREMENT DEPT. INCLUDNG THE NECESSARY FITTINGS. 4. IF 3 METER LENGTH IS AVAILABLE = 800 PCS. + 799 COUPLINGS 5. IF 6 METER LENGTH IS AVAILABLE = 400 PCS. + 399 COUPLINGS 6. THEIR SCOPE IS ONLY SITE SEEING - AM I RIGHT OR CORRECT?
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∙ 7y ago"Linear" is for length, "square" is for area, and "cubic" is for volume.
Whilst "Linear" may appear to be an unnecessary adjective to indicate you are measuring a one-dimensional line and not a two-dimensional area (square meters) or three-dimensional volume (cubic meters), phrases such as "linear meter", "linear foot", "linear yard", etc. are in common use in countries where English is spoken as the native language.
The reason for this is that, when used in this way, the phrase "linear meter" has a very specific meaning.
For example, some vinyl floor coverings, etc. are sold off rolls that are 155 centimeters wide. So, when they sell you a linear meter, you get a 1 meter x 155 cm piece. Another example: if a certain fabric (say for drapes or curtains) has a width of 122 cm and it is sold by the linear meter, when you buy 2 linear meters, you get a 2 meter x 122 cm piece.
A note about English spelling
In North American English - which is the version of the English language used as standard here on Answers.com - meter is the spelling for the SI unit for length, and meter is also the spelling for a measuring device.
However in British English, metre is the spelling for the SI unit for length, whereas meter is the spelling for a measuring device.
For example, "An energy meter is located three metres from ground level."
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∙ 11y agoyes, they are equal
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∙ 8y agoA linear metre is a length of 1 metre.
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∙ 8y agoBoth refer to a length of 1 metre.
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∙ 8y agoNone. Both refer to a length of 1 metre.
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How many meters in a linear meter?
The meter is, by definition, a unit of distance or linear measurement. It is not necessary to say "linear," unless you are emphasizing the difference from square meters or cubic meters.So, to answer your question, there is one linear meter per meter, because they are one and the same.Another answerA linear meter is a commonly-used phrase and description for lengths of fabric.A linear meter is a meter length from a roll of fabric. Usually in Europe the width of the roll is 1.46m, so a linear meter is an oblong 1m x 1.46mSo (in this particular example):1 x Linear Meter = 1.46 square metersOne.
What is per linear meter?
Linear meter is a standard meter and is 39.37 inches long. So, something that is per-linear meter would be divided by a linear meter.
How many linear meter one running meter?
1.
What is the difference between a meter stick and a yard stick?
a square
What is the difference between a nanometer and a meter?
it is one billionth of a meter
What is the difference between running meter and linear meter?
None.
Difference between linear meter and a meter?
Each refers to a length of 1 metre.
What would be the difference between a linear meter and a normal meter when measuring a 3 meter length of timber?
none
What is the Difference between Linear Meter and Running Meter?
linear meter is the distance between a point x to point Y irrespective of the elevation and bumps between them. running meter is the lenght between X AND Y considering all the elevation etc
What difference square meter and linear meter?
A square meter is a measure of area; whereas a linear meter is a measure of length.
What is the difference between 1 meter of fabric and 1 Linear meter of fabric?
None. Both are 1-metre lengths, of the standard with of the fabric.
What is the difference between a linear meter and a metric meter?
A linear meter is a meter, in a straight line, as opposed to cubic meter, which covers a 2-dimensional plane. They are both part of the metric system. There is no metric meter, other than just referring to a meter as being part of the metric system.
How many meters in a linear meter?
The meter is, by definition, a unit of distance or linear measurement. It is not necessary to say "linear," unless you are emphasizing the difference from square meters or cubic meters.So, to answer your question, there is one linear meter per meter, because they are one and the same.Another answerA linear meter is a commonly-used phrase and description for lengths of fabric.A linear meter is a meter length from a roll of fabric. Usually in Europe the width of the roll is 1.46m, so a linear meter is an oblong 1m x 1.46mSo (in this particular example):1 x Linear Meter = 1.46 square metersOne.
What is the difference between linear and branching evolution?
linear
How do you convert meter to linear meter?
A meter is a linear measurement, therefore 1 meter is the same as 1 linear meter.
How long is a linear meter?
The same as a meter. It is called "linear" to distinguish it from square or cubic meter, but the "linear" can really be omitted.The same as a meter. It is called "linear" to distinguish it from square or cubic meter, but the "linear" can really be omitted.The same as a meter. It is called "linear" to distinguish it from square or cubic meter, but the "linear" can really be omitted.The same as a meter. It is called "linear" to distinguish it from square or cubic meter, but the "linear" can really be omitted.
What is per linear meter?
Linear meter is a standard meter and is 39.37 inches long. So, something that is per-linear meter would be divided by a linear meter.
