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.