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Centimeter [cm] to US Survey Foot [ft-us] Converter

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1 Centimeter (cm) = 0.03280833438 US Survey Foot (ft-us)

1 US Survey Foot (ft-us) = 30.48005998 Centimeter (cm)

How to Convert Centimeter to US Survey Foot

1 cm = 0.03280833438 ft-us
1 ft-us = 30.48005998 cm

To convert Centimeter to US Survey Foot, divide the value by 30.48005998 (equivalently, multiply by 0.03280833438). To convert US Survey Foot back to Centimeter, multiply by 30.48005998.

Example: convert 10 cm to ft-us:
10 cm = 10 x 0.03280833438 = 0.3280833438 ft-us

↔ Convert US Survey Foot to Centimeter

Centimeter

Definition: A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is a decimal fraction of the meter, the SI base unit of length.

History/origin: The centimeter is derived from the meter, which was defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. The prefix 'centi-' denotes one hundredth.

Current use: Centimeters are commonly used in everyday measurements, such as measuring the height of a person, the size of a picture frame, or the dimensions of a piece of paper. They are also used in science and engineering for measurements where greater precision than meters is needed.

US Survey Foot

Definition: The US survey foot (ft-us) is a slightly longer version of the international foot, used in the United States for surveying purposes. It is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters (approximately 0.3048006096 meters).

History/origin: The US survey foot arose from discrepancies between the international foot and older survey measurements in the United States. It is used to maintain consistency with historical land records.

Current use: The US survey foot is primarily used in surveying and land management within the United States. It is important for accurately referencing and maintaining historical land boundaries.

Centimeter to US Survey Foot Conversion Table

Centimeter [cm]US Survey Foot [ft-us]
1 cm0.03280833438 ft-us
2 cm0.06561666877 ft-us
5 cm0.1640416719 ft-us
10 cm0.3280833438 ft-us
20 cm0.6561666877 ft-us
50 cm1.640416719 ft-us
100 cm3.280833438 ft-us
200 cm6.561666877 ft-us
500 cm16.40416719 ft-us
1000 cm32.80833438 ft-us

Common Centimeter to US Survey Foot conversions

  • 1 cm = 0.03280833438 ft-us
  • 2 cm = 0.06561666877 ft-us
  • 3 cm = 0.09842500315 ft-us
  • 4 cm = 0.1312333375 ft-us
  • 5 cm = 0.1640416719 ft-us
  • 6 cm = 0.1968500063 ft-us
  • 7 cm = 0.2296583407 ft-us
  • 8 cm = 0.2624666751 ft-us
  • 9 cm = 0.2952750094 ft-us
  • 10 cm = 0.3280833438 ft-us
  • 12 cm = 0.3937000126 ft-us
  • 15 cm = 0.4921250157 ft-us
  • 20 cm = 0.6561666877 ft-us
  • 25 cm = 0.8202083596 ft-us
  • 30 cm = 0.9842500315 ft-us
  • 40 cm = 1.312333 ft-us
  • 50 cm = 1.640417 ft-us
  • 60 cm = 1.9685 ft-us
  • 75 cm = 2.460625 ft-us
  • 100 cm = 3.280833 ft-us
  • 150 cm = 4.92125 ft-us
  • 200 cm = 6.561667 ft-us
  • 250 cm = 8.202084 ft-us
  • 300 cm = 9.8425 ft-us
  • 500 cm = 16.404167 ft-us
  • 750 cm = 24.606251 ft-us
  • 1,000 cm = 32.808334 ft-us

Common pairs of Length

Centimeter [cm] to US Survey Foot [ft-us] Converter

What is 1 cm in ft-us?
1 Centimeter (cm) equals 0.03280833438 ft-us, and 1 ft-us equals 30.48006 cm.
How do I convert Centimeter to US Survey Foot?
Divide by 30.48006: 10 cm ÷ 30.48006 = 0.3280833438 ft-us. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 cm in ft-us?
100 cm = 3.280833 ft-us. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a Centimeter bigger than a US Survey Foot?
No. 1 cm is only 0.03280833438 ft-us: it takes 30.48006 cm to make 1 ft-us.
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