Question 1

How do I convert centimeters to feet?

Accepted Answer

Divide by 30.48. Example: 180 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.9 feet (about 5 ft 11 in). 1 foot = 30.48 cm exactly.

Question 2

What is 6 feet in centimeters?

Accepted Answer

6 feet = 182.88 cm. Multiply feet by 30.48 for centimeters. Average doorway is about 203 cm (6.67 feet) tall.

Question 3

Is this conversion factor exact?

Accepted Answer

Metric-to-metric conversions are exact (1 km = 1000 m). Imperial-to-metric factors like 1 inch = 2.54 cm are exact by international agreement.

Question 4

Why do some countries use different units?

Accepted Answer

Historical reasons - the metric system spread from France after 1795. The US, UK, and a few others retained older systems. Science uses metric worldwide.

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