JK

Unit
Converters

Home/ length converter/ cm to feet

Convert Centimeter to Feet

Centimeter (cm)
Switch
Feet (ft)

Centimeter

The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter or 0.01 meters. It is commonly used for measuring smaller lengths or dimensions, such as the height of a person or the size of an object.

Origin:

The centimeter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "centimeter" comes from the Latin prefix "centi-", meaning one hundred, and "meter", meaning measure. The centimeter was introduced in the 18th century as part of the development of the metric system during the French Revolution, aimed at creating a universal and consistent system of measurements. Today, the centimeter is widely used for everyday measurements, especially for smaller distances or dimensions.

Feet

The foot (ft) is a unit of length in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is equal to 12 inches or approximately 0.3048 meters. The foot is commonly used to measure shorter distances, such as the height of a person, the length of a room, or the dimensions of an object.

Origin:

The foot has ancient origins, and its length was based on the average length of a human foot. The term "foot" comes from the Latin word "pes", meaning "foot." In ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Romans, the foot was used as a standard unit of measurement, but its exact length varied depending on the region. In medieval Europe, the foot was standardized by rulers and was often defined by the length of the king's foot. In the 16th century, the foot was officially defined as 12 inches in England, and this definition spread to other countries using the imperial system. The modern foot is now precisely defined as 0.3048 meters in order to align with the metric system and ensure consistency in measurements.

Convert Centimeter to other length-converter units

1 Centimeter = 0.00001 Kilometer

1 Centimeter = 10 Meter

1 Centimeter = 1 Centimeter

1 Centimeter = 1000 Millimeter

1 Centimeter = 10000 Micrometer

1 Centimeter = 10000000 Nanometer

1 Centimeter = 0.0000062137 Mile

1 Centimeter = 0.010936133 Yard

1 Centimeter = 0.032808399 Feet

1 Centimeter = 0.3937007874 Inch

1 Centimeter = 1.057008707e-18 Light year

1 Centimeter = 10000 Micron

1 Centimeter = 0.0000053996 Nautical Mile