Convert Centimeter to Foot (cm to ft)
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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 5.85 centimeters?
As;
1 centimeters = 0.032808 feet
5.85 centimeters = Y feet
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 5.85 times 0.032808 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 5.85 * 0.032808 / 1 = 0.1919268 feet
Answer is: 0.1919268 feet are equivalent to 5.85 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 ) 44.55 cm
( ii ) 32.54 cm
( iii ) 57.49 cm
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