Centimeter to Foot

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Result

0.0328

ft

Conversion rate: 1 cm = 0.0328 ft

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How it works

The converter uses exact SI-based factors (e.g., 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).

Formula: foots = centimeter × 0.0328

Results show between 0 and 8 decimal places and hide trailing zeros for readability.

Conversion Table

Centimeter Foot
0.001 cm 0.000032808 ft
0.01 cm 0.0003 ft
0.1 cm 0.0033 ft
1 cm 0.0328 ft
10 cm 0.3281 ft
100 cm 3.2808 ft
1000 cm 32.8084 ft

History

Centimeter (cm)

The centimeter, abbreviated as cm, represents one hundredth of a meter and is a key metric unit. It originated in France during the 1790s as part of the effort to create a unified and logical measurement system. Because of its practicality for measuring smaller items, body dimensions, and crafts, the centimeter quickly found widespread use. Although centimeters are used in daily life around the world, meters are more common in scientific settings for the sake of clarity and accuracy. Centimeters are especially important in engineering, architecture, and healthcare, where detailed measurements matter. Its straightforward nature and role in the metric system have made it a standard measurement unit worldwide.

Foot (ft)

The foot, symbolized as ft, is an imperial unit historically based on the length of the human foot. It has roots in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and medieval Europe, with standardization efforts in England during the 16th century. Today, one foot is defined as 0.3048 meters, an internationally agreed-upon measurement established in 1959. The foot is widely used in the United States for height, construction, and aviation. In metric countries, it is largely obsolete, but remains relevant in niche contexts such as building plans, sports, and woodworking. Its longevity reflects both practical utility and cultural continuity across centuries.

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