Foot to Centimeter
1 Foot = 30.48 Centimeter
Conversion Formula
To convert Foot to Centimeter, multiply the value by 30.48.
Foot × 30.48 = Centimeter
Quick Reference
| ft | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 25 | 762 |
| 50 | 1524 |
| 100 | 3048 |
| 500 | 15240 |
| 1000 | 30480 |
What is Foot?
The foot (symbol: ft; plural: feet) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement.
Since the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959, the foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. A single foot is comprised of 12 inches, and there are 3 feet in a yard.
Common Uses
The foot is primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is commonly used to measure human height, building dimensions, and short distances. In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet around the world.
What is Centimeter?
The centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
It is a metric unit that is equal to one-hundredth of a meter (0.01 m). It is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and distances.
Common Uses
The centimeter is frequently used to measure the dimensions of small to medium-sized objects, such as books, laptops, and furniture. It is also the standard unit for measuring body height in many parts of the world.
How many centimeter are in a foot?
There are 30.48 centimeter in 1 foot.