Centimeter (abbreviation: cm): is a unit of length in the SI metric system, equal to one hundredth of a metre, centi being the prefix for a factor of 1/100. The centimetre was the base unit of length in the now deprecated centimetre–gram–second (CGS) system of units.
Foot (abbreviation: ft): (plural feet) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. Since 1959, both units have been accepted equivalent to exactly 0.3048 meters by international agreement.
How to Convert Centimeters to Feet
Example: How many feet are equivalent to 20.9 centimeters?
As;
1 centimeters = 0.032808 feet
20.9 centimeters = Y feet
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 20.9 times 0.032808 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 20.9 * 0.032808 / 1 = 0.6856872 feet
Answer is: 0.6856872 feet are equivalent to 20.9 centimeters.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into ft:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 42.34 cm
( ii ) 82.68 cm
( iii ) 48.51 cm
