Please provide values below to convert feet [ft] to centimeters [cm], or vice versa.
The formula to convert feet to centimeters is:
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
So, to convert feet to centimeters, you multiply the number of feet by 30.48.
Here are 3 examples:
1 foot to cm: 1 ft × 30.48 = 30.48 cm
2 feet to cm: 2 ft × 30.48 = 60.96 cm
5 feet to cm: 5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
A foot (plural: feet) is a length unit in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 12 inches or 30.48 cm. It originated in ancient civilizations, first recorded in Egypt around 3000 BC, and was initially based on the length of a human foot.
The main use of feet is in construction, carpentry, and everyday applications in the United States and a few other countries that still use the imperial system.
Here is 1 foot converted to other units of length:
1 foot = 12 inches
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
1 foot = 0.3333 yards
A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to one-hundredth of a meter or 10 millimeters. The centimeter was introduced in France during the French Revolution, as part of the new metric system.
The main use of centimeters is in science, medicine, and everyday applications in most countries.
Here is 1 centimeter converted to other units of length:
1 centimeter = 10 millimeters
1 centimeter = 0.01 meters
1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches
1 centimeter = 0.01 yards
1 foot is equal to 30.48 centimeters.
6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm
5.7 ft × 30.48 = 173.736 cm
The Formula:
The Combined Formula:
Let's say you have x feet and y inches. The formula to convert to centimeters is:
(x × 12) + y = total inches total inches × 2.54 = centimeters
Step-by-Step Example Calculation:
Let's convert 5 feet 9 inches to centimeters.
Step 1: Convert feet to inches 5 feet × 12 inches/foot = 5 × 12 = 60 inches
Step 2: Add inches to the total inches 60 inches + 9 inches = 69 inches
Step 3: Convert total inches to centimeters 69 inches × 2.54 centimeters/inch = 69 × 2.54 = 175.26 centimeters
Therefore, 5 feet 9 inches is equal to approximately 175.26 centimeters.
Alternative Method:
You can also use the individual conversions:
Add these values together: 152.4 cm + 22.86 cm = 175.26 cm
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft | 0.305 cm |
| 0.1 ft | 3.05 cm |
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.40 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 9 ft | 274.32 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.80 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.60 cm |
| 30 ft | 914.40 cm |
| 40 ft | 1219.20 cm |
| 50 ft | 1524.00 cm |
| 60 ft | 1828.80 cm |
| 70 ft | 2133.60 cm |
| 80 ft | 2438.40 cm |
| 90 ft | 2743.20 cm |
| 100 ft | 3048.00 cm |
| Feet and inches | Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft. 0 in | 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 5 ft. 1 in | 5.08 ft | 154.94 cm |
| 5 ft. 2 in | 5.17 ft | 157.48 cm |
| 5 ft. 3 in | 5.25 ft | 160.02 cm |
| 5 ft. 4 in | 5.33 ft | 162.56 cm |
| 5 ft. 5 in | 5.42 ft | 165.1 cm |
| 5 ft. 6 in | 5.5 ft | 167.64 cm |
| 5 ft. 7 in | 5.58 ft | 170.18 cm |
| 5 ft. 8 in | 5.67 ft | 172.72 cm |
| 5 ft. 9 in | 5.75 ft | 175.26 cm |
| 5 ft. 10 in | 5.83 ft | 177.8 cm |
| 5 ft. 11 in | 5.92 ft | 180.34 cm |
| 6 ft. 0 in | 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 6 ft. 1 in | 6.08 ft | 185.42 cm |
| 6 ft. 2 in | 6.17 ft | 187.96 cm |
| 6 ft. 3 in | 6.25 ft | 190.5 cm |
| 6 ft. 4 in | 6.33 ft | 193.04 cm |
| 6 ft. 5 in | 6.42 ft | 195.58 cm |
| 6 ft. 6 in | 6.5 ft | 198.12 cm |
| 6 ft. 7 in | 6.58 ft | 200.66 cm |
| 6 ft. 8 in | 6.67 ft | 203.2 cm |
| 6 ft. 9 in | 6.75 ft | 205.74 cm |
| 6 ft. 10 in | 6.83 ft | 208.28 cm |
| 6 ft. 11 in | 6.92 ft | 210.82 cm |
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