Samantha NicoleConverting 1 foot to centimeters equals 30.48 cm.
This is because 1 foot is exactly equal to 12 inches, and each inch is 2.54 centimeters, so multiplying these gives the total centimeters in a foot. Therefore, 1 ft equals 12 times 2.54 cm, which results in 30.48 cm.
Conversion Result
1 ft = 30.48 cm
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Result in cm:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert feet to centimeters is multiplying the number of feet by 30.48. This works because 1 foot equals 12 inches, and each inch equals 2.54 centimeters. So, the math is: feet × 12 inches/foot × 2.54 cm/inch = centimeters. For example, 2 ft equals 2 × 30.48 = 60.96 cm.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2 ft to cm:
- Multiply 2 by 30.48
- 2 × 30.48 = 60.96 cm
- Convert 0.5 ft to cm:
- Multiply 0.5 by 30.48
- 0.5 × 30.48 = 15.24 cm
- Convert 10 ft to cm:
- Multiply 10 by 30.48
- 10 × 30.48 = 304.8 cm
Conversion Chart
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -731.52 |
| -20.0 | -609.6 |
| -15.0 | -457.2 |
| -10.0 | -304.8 |
| -5.0 | -152.4 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 30.48 |
| 5.0 | 152.4 |
| 10.0 | 304.8 |
| 15.0 | 457.2 |
| 20.0 | 609.6 |
| 25.0 | 762.0 |
| 26.0 | 790.08 |
This chart shows specific feet values with their centimeters equivalents. Use it to quickly find the cm value for a given feet measurement or to verify calculations.
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Conversion Definitions
ft
The foot is a unit of length used primarily in the United States, equal to 12 inches, and approximately 0.3048 meters in metric measurement, often used for measuring height, distance, or room dimensions.
cm
Centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, used worldwide for measuring shorter distances or dimensions in everyday life and scientific contexts.
Conversion FAQs
Why is 1 foot equal to 30.48 centimeters?
This equivalence is based on the international agreement that 1 inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters, and since 1 foot equals 12 inches, multiplying 12 by 2.54 yields 30.48 centimeters for a foot.
Can I convert feet to centimeters using a calculator?
Yes, simply multiply the number of feet by 30.48 to get the measurement in centimeters. For example, 3 ft × 30.48 = 91.44 cm. This method provides quick and accurate conversions without need for complex calculations.
Is the conversion from feet to centimeters accurate everywhere?
Absolutely. Since 1 foot is defined as exactly 30.48 centimeters, the conversion remains precise worldwide, with no variations or regional differences.
