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1 foot is equal to 30.48 centimeters. This means that when you convert one foot into centimeters, you get exactly thirty point four eight centimeters.
To convert feet to centimeters, you multiply the number of feet by 30.48 because one foot contains 30.48 centimeters. This conversion factor is based on the international agreement that defines one foot as exactly 30.48 centimeters, making it a precise and reliable method for measurement conversion.
Conversion Result
Converting 1 feet to centimeters gives 30.48 cm.
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Result in cm:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert feet to centimeters is simple: multiply the feet value by 30.48, because each foot contains exactly 30.48 centimeters. For example, if you have 2 feet, multiply 2 by 30.48 to get 60.96 centimeters. This works because the conversion factor is a fixed value based on international standards.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0.5 feet:
- Multiply 0.5 by 30.48
- 0.5 x 30.48 = 15.24
- Result: 15.24 cm
- Convert 2.5 feet:
- Multiply 2.5 by 30.48
- 2.5 x 30.48 = 76.2
- Result: 76.2 cm
- Convert 10 feet:
- Multiply 10 by 30.48
- 10 x 30.48 = 304.8
- Result: 304.8 cm
- Convert 1.75 feet:
- Multiply 1.75 by 30.48
- 1.75 x 30.48 = 53.34
- Result: 53.34 cm
Conversion Chart
This chart shows foot values from -24.0 to 26.0 and their equivalent centimeters. Use it to quickly find conversions or verify calculations.
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -731.52 |
| -23.0 | -701.04 |
| -22.0 | -670.56 |
| -21.0 | -640.08 |
| -20.0 | -609.6 |
| -19.0 | -579.12 |
| -18.0 | -548.64 |
| -17.0 | -518.16 |
| -16.0 | -487.68 |
| -15.0 | -457.2 |
| -14.0 | -426.72 |
| -13.0 | -396.24 |
| -12.0 | -365.76 |
| -11.0 | -335.28 |
| -10.0 | -304.8 |
| -9.0 | -274.32 |
| -8.0 | -243.84 |
| -7.0 | -213.36 |
| -6.0 | -182.88 |
| -5.0 | -152.4 |
| -4.0 | -121.92 |
| -3.0 | -91.44 |
| -2.0 | -60.96 |
| -1.0 | -30.48 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 30.48 |
| 2.0 | 60.96 |
| 3.0 | 91.44 |
| 4.0 | 121.92 |
| 5.0 | 152.4 |
| 6.0 | 182.88 |
| 7.0 | 213.36 |
| 8.0 | 243.84 |
| 9.0 | 274.32 |
| 10.0 | 304.8 |
| 11.0 | 335.28 |
| 12.0 | 365.76 |
| 13.0 | 396.24 |
| 14.0 | 426.72 |
| 15.0 | 457.2 |
| 16.0 | 487.68 |
| 17.0 | 518.16 |
| 18.0 | 548.64 |
| 19.0 | 579.12 |
| 20.0 | 609.6 |
| 21.0 | 640.08 |
| 22.0 | 670.56 |
| 23.0 | 701.04 |
| 24.0 | 731.52 |
| 25.0 | 762.0 |
| 26.0 | 792.48 |
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Conversion Definitions
Feet are units of length used primarily in the imperial system, equal to 12 inches, and are used in measuring height, distance, and length in some countries. It is a standard measurement for personal height and building dimensions in the US.
Centimeters are metric units of length, where 1 centimeter equals 10 millimeters, used worldwide for measuring small distances, object sizes, and in scientific measurements. It is part of the metric system, which is decimal-based and widely adopted globally.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the conversion factor from feet to centimeters exactly 30.48?
The value 30.48 centimeters per foot was established through international agreement, based on the definition that one foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters, which converts directly to 30.48 centimeters, ensuring precise and consistent measurements worldwide.
Can I convert feet to centimeters using other formulas?
The standard formula is multiplying feet by 30.48. Some methods involve converting feet to inches first (by multiplying by 12), then inches to centimeters (by multiplying by 2.54), which ultimately gives the same result but involves more steps.
How accurate is the conversion from feet to centimeters in everyday measurements?
The conversion is highly accurate when using the fixed factor of 30.48 centimeters per foot. For most practical purposes like construction or tailoring, this level of precision is sufficient, but for scientific purposes, measurements are often more exact.
What is the history behind the foot and its conversion to centimeters?
The foot originated from ancient human body measurements and varied across cultures. The modern foot was standardized in 1959, defining it as exactly 30.48 centimeters, allowing for consistent international measurement and conversion practices.
