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What is Centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
The centimeter is based on the SI unit meter, adding the prefix 'centi' which means one hundredth.
Current Use
Commonly used for measuring small objects, height of people, and dimensions in everyday life where the meter is too large.
What is Foot (ft)?
A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It is equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.
History
Historically based on the length of a human foot. The current standard was defined in 1959.
Current Use
Used mainly in the US for measuring height, short distances, and field length (e.g., altitude in aviation).
Centimeter (cm) to Foot (ft) Conversion Table
| Centimeter (cm) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 centimeter | 0.000328 ft |
| 0.1 centimeter | 0.003281 ft |
| 1 centimeter | 0.032808 ft |
| 2 centimeter | 0.065617 ft |
| 3 centimeter | 0.098425 ft |
| 4 centimeter | 0.131234 ft |
| 5 centimeter | 0.164042 ft |
| 10 centimeter | 0.328084 ft |
| 20 centimeter | 0.656168 ft |
| 50 centimeter | 1.64042 ft |
| 100 centimeter | 3.28084 ft |
| 1000 centimeter | 32.808399 ft |
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