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In English, they use "foot" to describe the height, but why is that? Is foot related to height?

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Rebecca

Good question! This measurement system (feet, inches) is called the imperial system, which actually originated in Britain. 1 foot is 12 inches, which is equal to 30cm. 1 inch is about 25mm, or 2.54cm. This system is still used in America, but has been replaced in many other former British colonies/Commonwealth countries with the metric system (centimetres, metres, kilometres, etc.).

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