The "foot formula" described involves a series of calculations to convert centimeters (cm) to feet and inches. Here's a breakdown of the process:
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Convert cm to inches: Divide the length in centimeters by 2.54 (since 1 inch = 2.54 cm).
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Calculate feet: Divide the result from Step 1 (inches) by 12 (since 1 foot = 12 inches). The whole number part of this result represents the number of feet.
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Calculate remaining inches: Multiply the whole number of feet calculated in step 2 by 12 and subtract that value from the total inches calculated in step 1. The result is the remaining inches.
In summary: This formula converts a length from centimeters into feet and inches.
Example:
Let's say we have a length of 170 cm.
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Convert to inches: 170 cm / 2.54 cm/inch = 66.93 inches (approximately)
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Calculate feet: 66.93 inches / 12 inches/foot = 5.5775 feet (approximately). The whole number is 5, so we have 5 feet.
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Calculate remaining inches: (5 feet * 12 inches/foot) = 60 inches. Then, 66.93 inches - 60 inches = 6.93 inches (approximately).
Therefore, 170 cm is approximately equal to 5 feet and 6.93 inches.
