What is the difference between a linear meter and a meter?

Answer 1

A linear meter is a unit of measurement used to quantify length or distance along a straight line, typically in one dimension. On the other hand, a meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), representing the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds. In essence, a linear meter is a specific quantity of meters used to measure linear distance.

Answer 2

Well, honey, a linear meter is just a fancy way of saying a regular ol' meter. It's like calling a cat a feline friend - same thing, different wording. So next time someone tries to confuse you with those terms, just remember, it's all just a bunch of measuring nonsense.

Answer 3

Ah, what a delightful question! A linear meter is a unit of measurement that refers to the length of an object, like a piece of fabric or a ribbon. On the other hand, a meter is the basic unit of length in the metric system, used to measure distance. So, you see, while they both deal with length, a linear meter is specifically used in the context of measuring materials like cloth, while a meter is a more general unit of length.

Answer 4

A linear meter typically refers to a single-dimensional measurement of length, like measuring the length of a rope. On the other hand, a meter (m) is a standard unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to approximately 3.28 feet.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

THE 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?

Answer 7

"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."

Answer 8

yes, they are equal

Answer 9

A linear metre is a length of 1 metre.

Answer 10

Both refer to a length of 1 metre.