Centimeter [cm] to Foot [ft] Converter
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How to Convert Centimeter to FootFoot
1 cm = 0.0328084 ft
1 ft = 30.47999902464003 cm
Example: convert 78 cm to ft:
78 cm = 78 x 0.0328084 = 2.5590552 ft
Centimeter
Definition: A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is a decimal fraction of the meter, the SI base unit of length.
History/origin: The centimeter is derived from the meter, which was defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. The prefix 'centi-' denotes one hundredth.
Current use: Centimeters are commonly used in everyday measurements, such as measuring the height of a person, the size of a picture frame, or the dimensions of a piece of paper. They are also used in science and engineering for measurements where greater precision than meters is needed.
Foot
Definition: A foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
History/origin: The foot has a long history, with its origins tracing back to ancient civilizations. It was often based on the length of a person's foot. The modern definition is based on the metric system.
Current use: Feet are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring lengths, heights, and distances, particularly in construction, architecture, and everyday measurements.
Centimeter to Foot Conversion Table
Centimeter [cm] | Foot [ft] |
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0.01 cm | 0.000328084 ft |
0.1 cm | 0.00328084 ft |
1 cm | 0.0328084 ft |
10 cm | 0.32808400000000004 ft |
50 cm | 1.64042 ft |
100 cm | 3.28084 ft |
1000 cm | 32.8084 ft |
10000 cm | 328.084 ft |
Common pairs of Length