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Since 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters, dividing 20 cm by 30.48 gives the value in feet. This means that when you take 20 centimeters and see how many times 30.48 fits into it, you get the equivalent in feet, which is less than one foot.
Conversion Result
20 cm is approximately 0.6562 feet.
Conversion Tool
Result in feet:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert centimeters to feet is: Feet = centimeters / 30.48. This works because there are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot. So, dividing the centimeter value by 30.48 directly converts it to feet. For example, 60 cm divided by 30.48 equals approximately 1.9685 feet.
Conversion Example
- Convert 50 cm to feet:
- Divide 50 by 30.48.
- 50 / 30.48 ≈ 1.6404.
- So, 50 cm is about 1.6404 feet.
- Convert 100 cm to feet:
- Divide 100 by 30.48.
- 100 / 30.48 ≈ 3.2808.
- So, 100 cm is roughly 3.2808 feet.
- Convert 75 cm to feet:
- Divide 75 by 30.48.
- 75 / 30.48 ≈ 2.4606.
- Thus, 75 cm equals approximately 2.4606 feet.
- Convert 10 cm to feet:
- Divide 10 by 30.48.
- 10 / 30.48 ≈ 0.3281.
- Therefore, 10 cm is about 0.3281 feet.
Conversion Chart
This table shows some centimeter values and their feet equivalents. Use it to quickly find conversions without calculator:
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet |
|---|---|
| -5.0 | -0.1640 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 0.1640 |
| 10.0 | 0.3281 |
| 15.0 | 0.4921 |
| 20.0 | 0.6562 |
| 25.0 | 0.8203 |
| 30.0 | 0.9843 |
| 35.0 | 1.1484 |
| 40.0 | 1.3125 |
| 45.0 | 1.4766 |
Read the table by matching the centimeter value on the first column to find the corresponding feet value on the second column.
Related Conversion Questions
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- Can I convert 20 cm to feet using an app or calculator?
- What is the approximate length of 20 cm in feet and inches combined?
- How do I manually convert 20 centimeters to feet without a calculator?
- What other measurements can I convert from centimeters to feet?
- Is 20 cm equal to half a foot or less?
Conversion Definitions
cm: Centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, used worldwide for measuring small distances, like height, length, or size, especially in countries that use the metric system.
feet: Feet is a customary unit of length primarily used in the United States, equal to 12 inches or approximately 30.48 centimeters, often used in height, construction, and other measurement contexts.
Conversion FAQs
How precise is the conversion from centimeters to feet?
The conversion from centimeters to feet is precise when using the exact ratio of 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters. Small rounding differences can occur in decimal approximations, but for most practical purposes, the accuracy is sufficient.
What is the easiest way to convert 20 cm to feet without a calculator?
To convert 20 cm to feet manually, divide 20 by 30.48. You can estimate by recognizing that 30.48 cm is roughly 1 foot, so 20 cm is a little over half a foot, approximately 0.6562 feet.
Can I use the conversion formula for other length units?
Yes, the same division principle applies to convert other units to feet, as long as you know the number of centimeters (or other units) in a foot. For instance, inches to feet uses a different conversion factor.
Why is the division by 30.48 used in conversion?
This division is used because 30.48 centimeters equals exactly 1 foot, so dividing centimeters by 30.48 converts that measure into feet directly without needing extra steps.
