Centimeter is 0.01 meter units.
Centimeters to US survey feet Converter — cm to ftUS
Convert Centimeter (cm) to US survey foot (ftUS) using the exact conversion factor (1 centimeter = 0.0328083333 us survey foot). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Centimeters to US survey feet converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Result = input x 0.01 / 0.3048006096.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centimeters to US survey feet
Centimeter and US survey foot both measure length. Centimeter is most often used for everyday small-object and body measurement (height, clothing sizes) outside the us.
Formula
us survey feet = centimeters × 0.0328083333333
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centimeter equals 0.01 base units, and 1 us survey foot equals 0.304800609601 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centimeter-to-us survey foot factor of 0.0328083333333.
Simple example
1 cm × 0.03280833333 = 0.0328083333 ftUS
1 centimeter = 0.0328083333 us survey feet.
Real-world example
10 cm × 0.03280833333 = 0.3280833333 ftUS
10 centimeters = 0.3280833333 us survey feet.
Conversion table
| Centimeter (cm) | US survey foot (ftUS) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.0328083333 ftUS |
| 5 cm | 0.1640416667 ftUS |
| 10 cm | 0.3280833333 ftUS |
| 21.0975 cm | 0.6921738125 ftUS |
| 42.195 cm | 1.384347625 ftUS |
| 100 cm | 3.280833333 ftUS |
Reverse conversion: US survey foot to Centimeter
0.0328083333 ftUS × 30.48006096 = 0.999999999 cm
0.0328083333 us survey feet = 0.999999999 centimeters.
centimeters = us survey feet × 30.4800609601
For a page dedicated to this direction, see US survey foot to Centimeter.
Understanding the Centimeter
Centimeter (cm) measures distance. A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
Where it's used: Standard small-length unit worldwide except the US
Uses of the Centimeter today
- Everyday small-object and body measurement (height, clothing sizes) outside the US
- Construction and manufacturing tolerances internationally
History of the Centimeter
The centimeter follows directly from the meter via the 'centi-' SI prefix (10⁻²), introduced with the metric system in the 1790s.
Historical origin. Centimeter was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the US survey foot (ftUS)
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — SI prefixes — Defines 'centi-' as the prefix for 10⁻².
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Frequently asked questions
How many us survey feet are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter equals 0.0328083333 us survey feet, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centimeter to us survey foot?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.03280833333. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert us survey foot back to centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 us survey foot equals 30.48006096 centimeters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centimeter?
Centimeter (cm) measures distance. A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
What is a us survey foot?
US survey foot (ftUS) is a unit of length.
Is the centimeter to us survey foot conversion exact?
Yes. Both centimeter and us survey foot are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.03280833333 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the centimeter still used today?
Standard small-length unit worldwide except the US