Feet to Inches & Centimeters – Essential Reference
Feet to inches & cm are direct multipliers: ×12 for inches, ×30.48 for centimeters (because 1 ft = 12 in and 1 in = 2.54 cm).
Formulas
- in = ft × 12
- cm = ft × 30.48
- ft = in ÷ 12 = cm ÷ 30.48
Quick Values
1 ft = 12 in = 30.48 cm · 5 ft = 60 in = 152.4 cm · 6 ft = 72 in = 182.88 cm · 10 ft = 120 in = 304.8 cm.
Example (6 ft)
- Inches = 6 × 12 = 72 in
- Centimeters = 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm
- Result: 6 ft = 72 in = 182.88 cm
Practical Uses
- Height & apparel sizing
- DIY material ordering
- Metric ↔ imperial plan translation
- Fixture clearance checks
Accuracy & Tips
- Use exact 30.48 (not 30.5) for cm
- Head shortcut ft→cm ≈ ft × 30 + ft × 0.5 − ft × 0.02
- Keep extra decimals internally if chaining conversions
More Examples
| Feet | Inches | Centimeters |
|---|
| 2 | 24 | 60.96 |
| 5 | 60 | 152.4 |
| 6 | 72 | 182.88 |
| 8 | 96 | 243.84 |
FAQ
- Why 30.48 cm? Exact definition via the international foot.
- How to reverse? ft = cm ÷ 30.48.
- Is 5.5 ft same as 5' 6"? Yes (0.5 × 12 = 6 in).