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170 cm in feet
| Symbol Name | Value | Unit |
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| Input Value | 170.00 | cm |
| Output Value | 5.58 | feet |
| Formula: |
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| 170.00 cm * 0.032808399 = 5.58 feet |
| Description: |
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| The centimeter-to-feet conversion is a fundamental measurement conversion between metric and imperial systems. One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters, which means 1 centimeter equals approximately 0.032808399 feet. |
| Comment: |
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| The foot as a unit originated from human anatomy, initially based on the actual length of a person's foot. This led to significant variations until standardisation. In 1959, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, and the United Kingdom standardised the measurement through the International Yard and Pound Agreement. |