Convert feet and inches to meters and centimeters

feet and inches

dimension	length
search alias	ftin

Feet and inches are units of length in the international mass and length units.

Definition of the foot and inch

See the respective definitions of the foot and the inch.

Some Facts

The height of 6 feet holds a special importance in some parts of the world (mainly American dorms). It's interesting to note that in metric countries the number that has the same "social implications" is 180 centimeters and that is a whole inch shorter. So the units we use have an influence on what we find short or tall.

meters and centimeters

dimension	length
search alias	mcm

Meters and centimeters are units of length in the International System of Units.

Definition of the meter and centimeter

See meter and centimeter respective definitions.