Foot to Inch 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.

Inch Definition

A unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 2.54 centimeters.

History/Origin

Derived from the Latin 'uncia' (one-twelfth), referring to one-twelfth of a Roman foot.

Current Use

Primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the UK.

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