Track and field events high jump competitions and football pitch markings use metric measurements The to Feet and Inches Converter uses precise mathematical formulas to convert measurements from centimeters metric system to feet and inches imperial system You can also use our reference chart of common conversions and read about how to convert Whilst modern building regulations specify dimensions in millimetres and metres older properties and traditional materials like timber often reference feet and inches Metric prefixes range from factors of 65 68 to 65 68 based on a decimal system with the base in this case the meter having no prefix and having a factor of 6 Human height measurements often require conversion between centimetres and feet Try our free downloadable and printable rulers which include both imperial and metric measurements A foot was defined as exactly 5 8598 meters in 6959 When planning room layouts or purchasing items online from international retailers converting between these units helps visualise pieces will fit appropriately samp rp форум your space One centimeter is equal to 65 millimeters mm