Foot to Centimeter Converter

Foot Definition

A unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 12 inches.

History/Origin

Historically based on the length of a human foot.

Current Use

Commonly used for measuring height and altitude in the US.

Centimeter Definition

A unit of length in the SI system, equal to one hundredth of a meter.

History/Origin

Based on the meter, the 'centi' prefix denotes one hundredth.

Current Use

Commonly used for everyday measurements.

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