Centimeters to Feet Converter
The Centimeters to Feet Converter is a user-friendly online tool, to quickly convert between Centimeters to Feet.
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Centimeters to Feet Converter
To help this process, I created an online tool called the Centimeters to Feet Converter. This converter can be used in many different ways to measure the height from figuring out if a room is big enough to making guesses regarding room proportions, and building supplies. It is commonly used by people for professions such as engineering, building, real estate, etc. as well as everyday works where one wants to know how much is something in feet and centimeters.
How Many Centimeters in a Foot ?
Imagine a foot as a friendly giant. How many little “centimeter” steps would it take to reach the same height as the giant’s foot? You guessed it, but not quite! It takes about 30.48 centimeters to equal one foot. (Not quite enough for a complete centipede race, but close!)
1 foot=30.48 centimeters
Difference between Centimeters and Feet
Centimeters are like small details, always checking every small detail. Feet, on the other hand, are the steady striders, taking care of everyday measurements. We use centimeters for precise measurements like the width of a key and the width of a phone, while feet are perfect for things like the height of a chair, table, or bed. Imagine a ruler. Each little centimeter mark helps measure small things, but the ruler might be marked in feet to show its overall length.
Centimeters (cm):
Part of the metric system.
Used worldwide commonly, particularly in scientific and educational contexts.
One-hundredth of a meter.
In usage mainly in countries using the metric system (Europe and Asia).
Feet (ft):
Imperial and US customary systems.
Operational in countries such as the USA for measuring height, length, or distance.
Amounting to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters.
Used widely in construction, and various other fields such as aviation and real estate.
Centimeter to Feet conversion formula and example
The conversion factor: of 1 foot is approximately 30.48 centimeters.
Let's say you have a length of 150 centimeters, and you want to convert it to feet.
So, 150 centimeters is approximately equal to 4.92126 feet.
Frequently Asked Questian (FAQ)
1. Can I reverse feet to centimeters?
To convert feet to centimeters you simply have to multiply the measure in feet by 30.48.
2. What is the accuracy of Centimeters to Feet Converter?
The converter is meant to be what I dub to give you as close to a ‘precise answer’ as possible, usually only to two decimal places at worst. But we often need more decimal points for exact values in scientific apps.
3. What conversion factor is 30.48?
It results because, according to the international foot standard, 1 foot is 30.48 centimeters; thus, the definition of 30.48.
4. By which location can I use this converter?
With this converter, you can use it any time, like calculating your height, converting furniture dimensions, etc. In fields like architecture or design, where it’s too important to have an accurate measurement.
5. How much more accurate are centimeters than feet for small measurements?
Yes, smaller units are more accurate for smaller measurements, because of the smaller size of the unit in centimeters.
A Table for Centimeters (cm) to Feet (ft) Conversion
| Centimeters ( cm ) | Feet ( ft ) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.032808 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.065617 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.098425 ft |
| 4 cm | 0.131234 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.164042 ft |
| 6 cm | 0.196850 ft |
| 7 cm | 0.229659 ft |
| 8 cm | 0.262467 ft |
| 9 cm | 0.295276 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.328084 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.656168 ft |
| 30 cm | 0.984252 ft |
| 40 cm | 1.312336 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.640420 ft |
| 60 cm | 1.968504 ft |
| 70 cm | 2.296588 ft |
| 80 cm | 2.624672 ft |
| 90 cm | 2.952756 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.280840 ft |
| 200 cm | 6.561680 ft |
| 300 cm | 9.842520 ft |
| 400 cm | 13.123360 ft |
| 500 cm | 16.404199 ft |
| 600 cm | 19.685039 ft |
| 700 cm | 22.965879 ft |
| 800 cm | 26.246719 ft |
| 900 cm | 29.527559 ft |
| 1,000 cm | 32.808399 ft |