Feet to Inches, Centimeters & Meters – Explained
Feet convert directly using fixed multipliers: ×12 (in), ×30.48 (cm), ×0.3048 (m). These are exact—no approximation needed.
Formulas
- in = ft × 12
- cm = ft × 30.48
- m = ft × 0.3048
- ft = in ÷ 12 = cm ÷ 30.48 = m ÷ 0.3048
Quick Values
1 ft = 12 in = 30.48 cm = 0.3048 m · 6 ft = 72 in = 182.88 cm = 1.8288 m.
Example (5 ft)
- Inches = 5 × 12 = 60 in
- Centimeters = 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
- Meters = 5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 m
- Result: 5 ft = 60 in = 152.4 cm = 1.524 m
Uses
- Building elevation translations
- Height / clearance specs
- Mixed-unit technical documents
Accuracy & Tips
- Use 0.3048 exactly for ft→m (defined)
- For quick ft→m mental: ft ÷ 3 ≈ m (coarse)
- Avoid cascading conversions to reduce rounding
More Examples
| Feet | Inches | Centimeters | Meters |
|---|
| 2 | 24 | 60.96 | 0.6096 |
| 6 | 72 | 182.88 | 1.8288 |
| 10 | 120 | 304.8 | 3.048 |
FAQ
- Why 0.3048 m? Exact by international definition.
- Convert 8 ft to meters? 8 × 0.3048 = 2.4384 m.
- Better to convert to inches first? Direct is cleaner.