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Feet & Inches Unit Option

Use ft′ in″ format for all clearance inputs and report fields — the standard for most US and Canadian OS/OW permit packages.

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Three Unit Modes

RoadScope supports three unit modes for measurements: Metric (SI — metres, km), Imperial (feet and tenths of a foot, miles), and Feet & Inches (ft′ in″). Canonical storage is always SI internally; the mode you choose controls display and input only.

Setting Feet & Inches

Open Settings > Workspace Preferences > Units and select Feet & Inches. The change applies immediately across all measurement displays, input fields, reports, and exports.

Input Format

When Feet & Inches mode is active, clearance input fields accept values like 14′ 6″ or equivalently 14 ft 6 in. RoadScope parses both formats and stores the value in SI.

Where It Applies

  • Bridge and overhead clearance height and width fields
  • POI measurement display in the sidebar, popups, and list view
  • All PDF reports (Full Report, Driver Briefing, Turn-by-Turn)
  • CSV and Excel exports
  • The Overhead Clearance Cross-Check input and results
  • Shared map POI popups (respects the map creator's unit preference)

    • Why Feet & Inches?

    US and most Canadian OS/OW permit applications require clearance documentation in ft′ in″ format. Switching to Feet & Inches mode means the values in your reports and exports match the format permit offices expect — no manual conversion.