Feet to Centimeters Converter
Use this converter to easily convert between Feet and Centimeters (ft to cm).
- How many Centimeters in one Foot?
- Difference between Feet and Centimeters
- How to convert Feet to Centimeters
- ft to cm conversion table
How many Centimeters in one Foot?
Since feet are defined using the metric system as a basis, a foot is equal to exactly 0.3048 meters. Since the centimeters is 1/100 of a meter, there are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot. The symbol for centimeters is "cm", while the symbol for feet is "ft", or sometimes a single quote after the measurement. For example, 3' means "3 feet".
Difference between Feet and Centimeters
Feet and centimeters are both units for measuring length or dimensions. Their magnitude is somewhat different, but they are mostly used for similar things, like bodily measures (height, waist, etc.), measurements in construction, architecture, landscaping, and so on. However, feet are also used to measure small distances, while centimeters are usually used only for distances of up to a couple of meters.
The foot is an old metric which existed as a part of many local systems of units, including the Greek, Roman, Chinese, French, and English systems. Its length varied from location to location and in some cases depended on which trade it was applied to, but it was usually between 250 mm and 335 mm. In medieval Europe the foot standard was defined as the average length of the feet of randomly sampled men from a local community. Since 1959 the foot is defined using the metric system as a basis. Currently the US is the only country which prefers using the foot in preference to the meter in commerce, engineering and standardization of all kinds.
The centimeter is part of the metric system, adopted in most countries nowadays. A centimeter is defined as 1/100 of a meter, so 1m = 100cm.
How to convert Feet to Centimeters
Knowing that there are 30.48cm in one feet means that conversion between ft and cm is easy. Just multiply the number of feet by 30.48 to get the measurement in cm. Using our ft to cm converter online is an easier option in almost all cases.
Feet to cm conversion example
Sample task: convert 3 feet to centimeters. Solution:
Formula:
ft * 30.48 = cm
Calculation:
3 ft * 30.48 = 91.44 cm
End result:
3 ft is equal to 91.44 cm
ft to cm conversion table
| ft | 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 | 1,219.20 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 60 ft | 1,828.80 cm |
| 70 ft | 2,133.60 cm |
| 80 ft | 2,438.40 cm |
| 90 ft | 2,743.20 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 200 ft | 6,096 cm |
| 300 ft | 9,144 cm |
| 400 ft | 12,192 cm |
| 500 ft | 15,240 cm |
| 600 ft | 18,288 cm |
| 700 ft | 21,336 cm |
| 800 ft | 24,384 cm |
| 900 ft | 27,432 cm |
| 1,000 ft | 30,480 cm |
References
1 NIST Special Publication 330 (2008) - "The International System of Units (SI)", edited by Barry N.Taylor and Ambler Thompson
2 International Organization for Standardization (1993). ISO Standards Handbook: Quantities and units (3rd edition). Geneva: ISO. ISBN 92-67-10185-4.
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