Centimeters to Feet
Centimeter
Definition
A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is a standard unit of measurement widely used across various fields, including science, engineering, and daily life. The centimeter is a convenient unit for measuring small distances and is commonly used in situations where precision is important.
History/Origin
The centimeter is part of the metric system, which was first introduced in France in 1795 following the French Revolution. The metric system was designed to be a universal and rational system of measurement based on the decimal system. The meter, the base unit of length in this system, was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the Earth’s equator to the North Pole. As part of this system, the centimeter was defined as one hundredth of a meter. The adoption of the metric system gradually spread worldwide, and it is now the standard system of measurement in most countries.
Current Use
Today, the centimeter is widely used in many aspects of daily life and in various scientific and engineering fields. It is commonly used in countries that follow the metric system for everyday measurements, such as the height of a person, the dimensions of an object, or the distance between two points. In addition to its practical applications, the centimeter is also used in educational contexts to teach measurement and metric system concepts. The widespread use of the centimeter reflects its practicality for measuring small to moderate lengths with precision.
Feet
Definition
A foot (plural: feet) is a unit of length in the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. One foot is equivalent to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. The foot is used to measure length or distance, commonly in countries that still use the imperial system, such as the United States and the United Kingdom. It is often used for measuring height, dimensions of objects, and distances in everyday contexts.
History/Origin
The foot has ancient origins and was used as a unit of measurement in many cultures. Historically, the length of a foot was based on the average size of a human foot, which varied among different regions and societies. The Roman foot, known as the “pes,” was roughly equivalent to 11.65 inches (29.6 cm) and influenced the development of the modern foot. The British Imperial system, which standardized the foot as 12 inches in the 19th century, provided a uniform measurement. The modern international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, based on the 1959 agreement among English-speaking countries to standardize measurements.
Current Use
Today, the foot is primarily used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and a few other countries that still utilize the imperial system. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as measuring the height of people, the dimensions of rooms or buildings, and the length of various objects. In construction, real estate, and certain engineering fields, the foot remains a standard unit of measurement. Despite the global trend towards the metric system, the foot continues to be used in various industries, especially in countries where the imperial system is prevalent.
Centimeter to Feet Conversion Table
| Centimeter [cm] | Feet [ft] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.000328083 ft |
| 0.1 cm | 0.00108083 ft |
| 0.5 cm | 0.00492126 ft |
| 1 cm | 0.0328084 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.0656168 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.0984252 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.164042 ft |
| 7.5 cm | 0.246063 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.328083 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.656167 ft |
| 30 cm | 0.984252 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.64042 ft |
| 75 cm | 2.46063 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.28084 ft |
| 150 cm | 4.92126 ft |
| 200 cm | 6.56167 ft |
| 250 cm | 8.20208 ft |
| 300 cm | 9.84252 ft |
| 500 cm | 16.4042 ft |
| 1000 cm | 32.8084 ft |
How to Convert Centimeter to Feet
1 cm = 0.032808399 ft
1 ft = 30.48 cm
Example: Convert 50 cm to feet:
50 cm = 50 × 0.032808399 ft = 1.64084 ft