Convert centimeter to foot
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to foot [ft], or Convert foot to centimeter.
1 cm = 0.0328083989501 ft. To convert centimeter to foot, multiply the value by 0.0328083989501; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft = 30.48 cm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cm = 0.0328083989501 ft
- 1 ft = 30.48 cm
- 10 cm = 0.328083989501 ft
- 100 cm = 3.28083989501 ft
How to Convert Centimeter to Foot
1 cm = 0.0328083989501312 ft
Example: convert 15 cm to ft:
15 cm = 15 × 0.0328083989501312 ft = 0.492125984251969 ft
Centimeter to Foot Conversion Table
| centimeter | foot |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.0328083989501 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.0656167979003 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.0984251968504 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.164041994751 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.328083989501 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.656167979003 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.64041994751 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.28083989501 ft |
| 500 cm | 16.4041994751 ft |
| 1000 cm | 32.8083989501 ft |
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter in foot?
1 centimeter (cm) = 0.0328083989501 foot (ft).
How do you convert centimeter to foot?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.0328083989501. For example, 25 cm × 0.0328083989501 = 0.820209973753 ft.
What is 10 centimeter in foot?
10 cm = 0.328083989501 ft.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter or the foot?
The foot is the larger unit: 1 cm equals only 0.0328083989501 ft.