Feet to Inches, Centimeters & Yards – Quick Guide
Feet to inches, centimeters and yards are simple linear conversions: multiply feet for inches & cm, divide for yards. This page gives exact formulas, a worked example, memory tips, and a compact table for fast reference.
Formulas
- Inches (in) = ft × 12
- Centimeters (cm) = ft × 30.48 (since 1 in = 2.54 cm → 12 × 2.54)
- Yards (yd) = ft ÷ 3
- Reverse: ft = in ÷ 12 = cm ÷ 30.48 = yd × 3
Quick Values
1 ft = 12 in = 30.48 cm ≈ 0.33333 yd · 5 ft = 60 in = 152.4 cm ≈ 1.66667 yd · 6 ft = 72 in = 182.88 cm = 2 yd · 10 ft = 120 in = 304.8 cm ≈ 3.33333 yd.
Example: Convert 6 ft
- Inches = 6 × 12 = 72 in
- Centimeters = 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm
- Yards = 6 ÷ 3 = 2 yd
- Result: 6 ft = 72 in = 182.88 cm = 2 yd
Where It’s Used
- Construction & renovation material sizing
- Human height & sports measurements
- Gardening & landscaping layouts
- Converting imperial specs to metric plans
Accuracy & Tips
- Use exact: 1 ft = 0.3048 m (therefore 30.48 cm)
- Fast head estimate ft→cm: (ft × 30) + (ft × 0.48)
- Fractions of a foot? Multiply decimal feet by 12 for inches
- Round only at final step if precision matters
More Examples
| Feet | Inches | Centimeters | Yards |
|---|
| 1 | 12 | 30.48 | 0.33333 |
| 2 | 24 | 60.96 | 0.66667 |
| 5 | 60 | 152.4 | 1.66667 |
| 6 | 72 | 182.88 | 2 |
| 10 | 120 | 304.8 | 3.33333 |
FAQ
- Why 30.48 cm per foot? Defined exactly via the international yard (0.9144 m).
- How to get yards fast? Divide feet by 3.
- Convert 8 ft to cm? 8 × 30.48 = 243.84 cm.
- Can I chain ft→in→cm? Yes, but direct ft × 30.48 avoids rounding.