The centimeter, one of the most widely used units of length, is part of the metric system, adopted globally for scientific and everyday measurements. It’s fascinating to note that the word “centimeter” originates from the Latin “centum,” meaning one hundred, as it represents one-hundredth of a meter. This small unit elegantly balances precision and convenience, making it perfect for measuring dimensions where millimeters might be too small and meters too large.
Despite its widespread use today, the metric system, including the centimeter, was only officially established during the French Revolution in 1799. Prior to this, measurement systems varied greatly across regions and often led to confusion. The adoption of a standardized measurement system was revolutionary, facilitating trade, science, and engineering across borders.
The “foot” as a unit of measurement has an intriguing history, tracing back to ancient civilizations. Originating in Egypt, it spread through Greece to the Roman Empire, where it was standardized and became a significant part of their measurement system. The length of the foot, approximately 12 inches, was traditionally based on the average length of a man’s foot, rendering it a highly practical unit for everyday measurements before the metric system revolution.
Interestingly, in the 12th century, King Henry I of England attempted to standardize the unit by defining a yard as the distance from the tip of his nose to the end of his thumb, indirectly influencing the definition of the foot. This highlights the foot’s historical flexibility and cultural significance, serving as a testament to human ingenuity in adapting measurement systems to suit societal needs.
| Centimeters | Feet |
|---|---|
0
cm
|
0
ft
|
10
cm
|
0.328084
ft
|
20
cm
|
0.656168
ft
|
30
cm
|
0.984252
ft
|
40
cm
|
1.31234
ft
|
50
cm
|
1.64042
ft
|
60
cm
|
1.9685
ft
|
70
cm
|
2.29659
ft
|
80
cm
|
2.62467
ft
|
90
cm
|
2.95276
ft
|
100
cm
|
3.28084
ft
|
110
cm
|
3.60892
ft
|
120
cm
|
3.93701
ft
|
130
cm
|
4.26509
ft
|
140
cm
|
4.59318
ft
|
150
cm
|
4.92126
ft
|
160
cm
|
5.24934
ft
|
170
cm
|
5.57743
ft
|
180
cm
|
5.90551
ft
|
190
cm
|
6.2336
ft
|
200
cm
|
6.56168
ft
|
210
cm
|
6.88976
ft
|
220
cm
|
7.21785
ft
|
230
cm
|
7.54593
ft
|
240
cm
|
7.87402
ft
|
250
cm
|
8.2021
ft
|
260
cm
|
8.53018
ft
|
270
cm
|
8.85827
ft
|
280
cm
|
9.18635
ft
|
290
cm
|
9.51444
ft
|
300
cm
|
9.84252
ft
|
310
cm
|
10.1706
ft
|
320
cm
|
10.49869
ft
|
330
cm
|
10.82677
ft
|
340
cm
|
11.15486
ft
|
350
cm
|
11.48294
ft
|
360
cm
|
11.81102
ft
|
370
cm
|
12.13911
ft
|
380
cm
|
12.46719
ft
|
390
cm
|
12.79528
ft
|
400
cm
|
13.12336
ft
|
410
cm
|
13.45144
ft
|
420
cm
|
13.77953
ft
|
430
cm
|
14.10761
ft
|
440
cm
|
14.4357
ft
|
450
cm
|
14.76378
ft
|
460
cm
|
15.09186
ft
|
470
cm
|
15.41995
ft
|
480
cm
|
15.74803
ft
|
490
cm
|
16.07612
ft
|
500
cm
|
16.4042
ft
|
510
cm
|
16.73228
ft
|
520
cm
|
17.06037
ft
|
530
cm
|
17.38845
ft
|
540
cm
|
17.71654
ft
|
550
cm
|
18.04462
ft
|
560
cm
|
18.3727
ft
|
570
cm
|
18.70079
ft
|
580
cm
|
19.02887
ft
|
590
cm
|
19.35696
ft
|
600
cm
|
19.68504
ft
|
610
cm
|
20.01312
ft
|
620
cm
|
20.34121
ft
|
630
cm
|
20.66929
ft
|
640
cm
|
20.99738
ft
|
650
cm
|
21.32546
ft
|
660
cm
|
21.65354
ft
|
670
cm
|
21.98163
ft
|
680
cm
|
22.30971
ft
|
690
cm
|
22.6378
ft
|
700
cm
|
22.96588
ft
|
710
cm
|
23.29396
ft
|
720
cm
|
23.62205
ft
|
730
cm
|
23.95013
ft
|
740
cm
|
24.27822
ft
|
750
cm
|
24.6063
ft
|
760
cm
|
24.93438
ft
|
770
cm
|
25.26247
ft
|
780
cm
|
25.59055
ft
|
790
cm
|
25.91864
ft
|
800
cm
|
26.24672
ft
|
810
cm
|
26.5748
ft
|
820
cm
|
26.90289
ft
|
830
cm
|
27.23097
ft
|
840
cm
|
27.55906
ft
|
850
cm
|
27.88714
ft
|
860
cm
|
28.21522
ft
|
870
cm
|
28.54331
ft
|
880
cm
|
28.87139
ft
|
890
cm
|
29.19948
ft
|
900
cm
|
29.52756
ft
|
910
cm
|
29.85564
ft
|
920
cm
|
30.18373
ft
|
930
cm
|
30.51181
ft
|
940
cm
|
30.8399
ft
|
950
cm
|
31.16798
ft
|
960
cm
|
31.49606
ft
|
970
cm
|
31.82415
ft
|
980
cm
|
32.15223
ft
|
990
cm
|
32.48032
ft
|
1000
cm
|
32.8084
ft
|
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