Convert feet to centimeters
Accurate tool to convert between ft and cm
Length
Feet
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
Centimeters
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Formula
To convert from feet to centimeters, multiply the length by 30.48.
feet (ft)
Description
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
History
Based on the length of a human foot. The current standardization stems from an agreement in 1959.
Symbol Origin
From the body part 'foot'.
Usage Context
Used for human height, building elevations, and aviation altitudes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet, even in countries that use the metric system.
centimeters (cm)
Description
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
First defined in 1795 by the French Academy of Sciences as 1/100th of a meter.
Symbol Origin
From 'centi' (hundredth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Used for everyday measurements like human height, furniture dimensions, and screen sizes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The average width of a human fingernail is approximately 1 cm.
Quick Conversion Table
| feet (ft) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 25 | 762 |
| 50 | 1524 |
| 100 | 3048 |
| 500 | 15240 |
| 1000 | 30480 |
| 2500 | 76200 |
| 5000 | 152400 |
| 10000 | 304800 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert feet to centimeters?
To convert from feet to centimeters, multiply the length by 30.48.
How many centimeters in 1 feet?
1 feet is equal to 30.48 centimeters.
What is a feet?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
What is a centimeters?
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.