How to Convert Feet to Centimeters
Converting feet to centimeters is commonly needed for height measurements and dimensions. One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters.
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the feet value by 30.48. For example, 6 feet x 30.48 = 182.88 centimeters. This conversion is particularly useful for height measurements, as many countries express height in centimeters rather than feet and inches.
Understanding this conversion helps with medical records, ID documents, clothing sizes, and communicating height internationally where the metric system is standard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters.
Multiply the feet value by 30.48 to get centimeters.
6 feet equals 182.88 centimeters.
Yes, 30.48 is the exact defined conversion factor.