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.