Foot (ft) to Centimeter (cm) Conversion
Convert foot (ft) to centimeter (cm) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Foot (ft) = 0 Centimeter (cm)
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About Foot (ft) to Centimeter (cm) Conversion
Converting from Foot (ft) to Centimeter (cm) is a common length conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between foot (ft) and centimeter (cm), providing instant results with high precision.
Foot (ft)
Definition: A foot (symbol: ft) is 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It is a cornerstone of the US customary and British imperial systems.
History: Dates back to ancient civilizations using human body parts for measurement. The international foot was defined in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters to harmonize US and UK standards.
Current use: Ubiquitous in US construction (building plans), aviation (altitude in feet), and personal height measurement. Persists in the UK for informal height/weight reporting.
Centimeter (cm)
Definition: A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m) in the metric system. It provides a practical scale for everyday measurements.
History: Introduced with the metric system in 1795, the centimeter was designed to bridge the gap between the meter (too large for small objects) and the millimeter (too small for casual use). Its definition inherits all revisions of the meter.
Current use: Widely used globally (except in the US) for measuring body height, clothing sizes, and household objects. Common in medical settings (e.g., tumor sizes) and engineering drawings.
Details
- From: Foot (ft)
- To: Centimeter (cm)
- Formula: 1 ft = 30.4800000000 cm
- Example: 25 ft = 762.0000000000 cm
Foot (ft) to Centimeter (cm) Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.3048 |
| 0.1 | 3.048 |
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 20 | 609.6 |
| 50 | 1524 |
| 100 | 3048 |
| 1000 | 30480 |