Convert Centimeters to Feet
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Converting Centimeters to Feet
Converting centimeters to feet is important in international construction, furniture design, and human height measurements when working between metric and imperial systems.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between centimeters and feet is: 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters. To convert a length in centimeters to feet, divide the centimeter value by 30.48.
Common Conversion Values
| Centimeters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 30.48 | 1 |
| 100 | 3.28084 |
| 150 | 4.92126 |
| 183 | 6.00394 |
| 300 | 9.84252 |
Unit Definitions
Centimeters
The centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter. It is a commonly used unit for everyday measurements of smaller objects.
Feet
The foot (plural: feet, symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is equal to 12 inches or 1/3 of a yard.
Historical Context
The centimeter was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The foot has ancient origins, with variations used in many civilizations. The precise relationship between them was established when the foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959.