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]
0.01 cm0.000328084 ft
0.1 cm0.00328084 ft
1 cm0.0328084 ft
10 cm0.32808400000000004 ft
50 cm1.64042 ft
100 cm3.28084 ft
1000 cm32.8084 ft
10000 cm328.084 ft

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