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Centimeters to feet conversion: Divide the value in centimeters by 30.48 to get the equivalent in feet.
Centimers
The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to one hundredth of a meter. It is symbolized by "cm" and is widely used around the world for various measurements.
The centimeter originated from the metric system, which was developed in France during the late 18th century. The metric system was designed to create a uniform and decimal-based system of measurement, which would be easy to use and internationally accepted.
Centimeters are commonly used in everyday measurements such as height, length, and distance in countries that use the metric system. They are also prevalent in scientific and engineering contexts, where precision is essential.
The foot (plural: feet) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is symbolized by "ft" and is equal to 12 inches or approximately 30.48 centimeters.
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times, with its origins likely tied to the average length of a human foot. The modern foot was standardized in the early 20th century to ensure consistency in trade and engineering.
Feet are widely used in the United States for measuring height, length, and distance. They are also used in aviation, real estate, and construction industries to measure altitude, room dimensions, and building heights.
To convert from inches to cm to feet, you can use the following formulas:
Inches to cm: ( \text{cm} = \text{inches} \times 2.54 )
Cm to feet: ( \text{feet} = \frac{\text{cm}}{30.48} )
Convert Inches to Centimeters:
Use the formula: ( \text{cm} = \text{inches} \times 2.54 )
Calculation: ( 20 \times 2.54 = 50.8 ) cm
Convert Centimeters to Feet: Use the formula: ( \text{feet} = \frac{\text{cm}}{30.48} ) Calculation: ( \frac{50.8}{30.48} \approx 1.67 ) feet Example 1: If you have a length of 15 inches, first convert it to centimeters (15 inches (\times) 2.54 = 38.1 cm), then convert to feet (38.1 cm / 30.48 ≈ 1.25 feet). Example 2: For a 35-inch measurement, convert to centimeters (35 inches (\times) 2.54 = 88.9 cm), then convert to feet (88.9 cm / 30.48 ≈ 2.92 feet).Practical Examples
1.62 centimeters is approximately 0.053 feet, which is about 0.63 inches.