1. What is Feet to Centimeters Conversion?

The feet to centimeters conversion is a standard measurement conversion between imperial and metric systems. One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple conversion formula:

Where:

• \( \text{feet} \) — Height measurement in feet
• \( \text{cm} \) — Resulting height in centimeters
• \( 30.48 \) — Conversion factor (exact value)

3. Importance of Height Conversion

Details: Accurate height conversion is important for medical records, clothing sizes, international travel, and scientific research where metric system is standard.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter height in feet (e.g., 5.5 for 5 feet 6 inches). The calculator will automatically convert to centimeters.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How many cm is 5 feet?
A: 5 feet equals exactly 152.4 centimeters (5 × 30.48).

Q2: How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
A: First convert inches to feet (divide by 12), add to feet value, then multiply by 30.48.

Q3: Is 30.48 cm per foot exact?
A: Yes, this is the internationally agreed conversion factor since 1959.

Q4: Why is metric height measurement important?
A: Most countries use metric system, and medical/scientific fields universally use centimeters.

Q5: How accurate should height measurements be?
A: For most purposes, rounding to nearest cm (0.01 feet) is sufficient.