Feet to CM Conversion
What is feet (ft)?
Fun fact: There are 12 inches in a foot, and 3 feet in a yard.
Historical Insight:
The term foot comes from ancient measurements based on the average size of a human foot. Over centuries, the exact length varied from region to region.
In 1959, the international foot was officially standardized as:
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
Today, feet are commonly used to measure human height, building sizes, and room dimensions, especially in countries using the imperial system.
Where Feet Are Commonly Used
- Human Height (US/UK):
Height is expressed in feet and inches (e.g., "5 ft 8 in").
- Architecture and Real Estate:
Room sizes and ceilings are measured in feet.
- Sports Fields and Courts:
Dimensions in sports are often listed in feet.
- Engineering & Construction (US):
Used for blueprints and structural layouts.
What is Centimeter (cm)?
Tip: 100 centimeters make up 1 meter.
Historical Insight:
The centimeter is part of the metric system, which was developed in France in the late 1700s to make measurement easier and more uniform across countries.
The metric system uses a base-10 structure. Since 1 meter = 100 centimeters, this unit is very easy to scale. Its widely used across most of the world today for personal, educational, and professional measurements.
Where Centimeters Are Commonly Used
- Human Height:
Many countries record height in centimeters (e.g., "170 cm tall").
- School Supplies:
Rulers and measuring tools are marked in cm.
- Clothing & Tailoring:
Used for precise body and fabric measurements.
- Construction & Design:
Short measurements are noted in centimeters.
- Science & Labs:
Accurate metric measurements are standard in research.
How to Convert Feet to Cm
1 ft = 30.48 cm
1 cm = 0.032808399 ft
Example:
For example, if you want 4.5 feet to cm:
4.5 × 30.48 = 137.16 cm
Feet to Cm Conversion Formula
Formula: cm = ft × 30.48
Example: Convert 12 feet to cm
Step 1:
Formula:
cm = ft × 30.48
Step 2:
Calculation:
cm = 12 × 30.48
Step 3:
Result: 12 feet is 3.93701 cm
Feet to Centimeters Conversion Table
Feet | Centimeters |
---|---|
1 ft | 30.48 cm |
2 ft | 60.96 cm |
3 ft | 91.44 cm |
4 ft | 121.92 cm |
5 ft | 152.4 cm |
10 ft | 304.8 cm |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Formula: cm = feet × 30.48