Convert Feet to Centimeters
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Converting Feet to Centimeters
Converting feet to centimeters is essential in international construction, product specifications, and when translating between imperial and metric measurement systems.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between feet and centimeters is: 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters. To convert a length in feet to centimeters, multiply the foot value by 30.48.
Common Conversion Values
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 100 | 3048 |
Unit Definitions
Feet
The foot (plural: feet, symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is equal to 12 inches or 1/3 of a yard.
Centimeters
The centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter. It is a commonly used unit for everyday measurements of smaller objects.
Historical Context
The foot has ancient origins, with variations used in many civilizations. The centimeter was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The precise relationship between them was established when the foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959.