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Feet
Definition
A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters.
History/Origin
The foot has ancient origins, originally based on the length of a human foot. It was standardized over time, with the current definition established in 1959 with the international yard and pound agreement.
Current Use
The foot is widely used in the United States and to a lesser extent in the UK for measuring height, distance, and in construction. It remains the standard unit for aviation altitude measurements worldwide.
Inches
Definition
An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters.
History/Origin
The inch has its origins in various ancient measurements, including the Roman uncia (meaning 'twelfth part'). The modern standardization of the inch occurred in 1959 when it was internationally defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Current Use
The inch remains the primary unit of length in the United States and is still commonly used in the United Kingdom alongside metric units. It is particularly prevalent in technical drawings, electronics (screen sizes), and construction materials.