Result: 1.5 feet equals 45.72 centimeters.
Since 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters, multiplying 1.5 by 30.48 gives the conversion. This straightforward calculation helps to move from feet to centimeters, useful for measurements requiring metric units. In this case, 1.5 feet times 30.48 results in 45.72 centimeters.
Feet to centimeters Conversion
Result in cm:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert feet into centimeters is multiplying the feet value by 30.48 because 1 foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters. This works because the foot was redefined in 1959 to match the metric system, creating a precise conversion factor. For example, converting 2 feet involves:
- Step 1: Take the number of feet, e.g., 2.
- Step 2: Multiply by 30.48: 2 x 30.48 = 60.96.
- Step 3: The answer is 60.96 centimeters.
Conversion Example
- Convert 4 feet to cm:
- Step 1: Write down 4.
- Step 2: Multiply 4 by 30.48: 4 x 30.48 = 121.92.
- Step 3: Result is 121.92 centimeters.
- Convert 0.5 feet to cm:
- Step 1: Write 0.5.
- Step 2: 0.5 x 30.48 = 15.24.
- Step 3: The answer is 15.24 centimeters.
- Convert 10 feet to cm:
- Step 1: Use 10.
- Step 2: 10 x 30.48 = 304.8.
- Step 3: The answer is 304.8 centimeters.
Conversion Chart
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| -23.5 | -716.28 |
| -23.0 | -702.84 |
| -22.5 | -689.40 |
| -22.0 | -675.96 |
| -21.5 | -662.52 |
| -21.0 | -649.08 |
| -20.5 | -635.64 |
| -20.0 | -622.20 |
| -19.5 | -608.76 |
| -19.0 | -595.32 |
| -18.5 | -581.88 |
| -18.0 | -568.44 |
| -17.5 | -555.00 |
| -17.0 | -541.56 |
| -16.5 | -528.12 |
| -16.0 | -514.68 |
| -15.5 | -501.24 |
| -15.0 | -487.80 |
| -14.5 | -474.36 |
| -14.0 | -460.92 |
| -13.5 | -447.48 |
| -13.0 | -434.04 |
| -12.5 | -420.60 |
| -12.0 | -407.16 |
| -11.5 | -393.72 |
| -11.0 | -380.28 |
| -10.5 | -366.84 |
| -10.0 | -353.40 |
| -9.5 | -339.96 |
| -9.0 | -326.52 |
| -8.5 | -313.08 |
| -8.0 | -299.64 |
| -7.5 | -286.20 |
| -7.0 | -272.76 |
| -6.5 | -259.32 |
| -6.0 | -245.88 |
| -5.5 | -232.44 |
| -5.0 | -219.00 |
| -4.5 | -205.56 |
| -4.0 | -192.12 |
| -3.5 | -178.68 |
| -3.0 | -165.24 |
| -2.5 | -151.80 |
| -2.0 | -138.36 |
| -1.5 | -124.92 |
| -1.0 | -111.48 |
| -0.5 | -98.04 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 14.88 |
| 1.0 | 30.48 |
| 1.5 | 45.72 |
| 2.0 | 60.96 |
| 2.5 | 76.20 |
| 3.0 | 91.44 |
| 3.5 | 106.68 |
| 4.0 | 121.92 |
| 4.5 | 137.16 |
| 5.0 | 152.40 |
| 5.5 | 167.64 |
| 6.0 | 182.88 |
| 6.5 | 198.12 |
| 7.0 | 213.36 |
| 7.5 | 228.60 |
| 8.0 | 243.84 |
| 8.5 | 259.08 |
| 9.0 | 274.32 |
| 9.5 | 289.56 |
| 10.0 | 304.80 |
This chart helps you find centimeters for values between -23.5 and 26.5 feet, making it easier to estimate conversions without calculations.
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Conversion Definitions
Feet
Feet is a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 12 inches, historically used in the US and UK for measuring height and distances. It was standardized as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959, linking it to the metric system.
Centimeter
Centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, widely used worldwide for measuring small distances, lengths, and heights. It’s part of the International System of Units, providing precise, consistent measurements.
Conversion FAQs
Why does multiplying feet by 30.48 give centimeters?
Because 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters by definition, multiplying any number of feet by this factor directly converts the measurement into centimeters, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Can I convert feet to centimeters without a calculator?
Yes, if you know the conversion factor 30.48, you can multiply the number of feet by it manually or estimate with rounded figures, but calculator use simplifies the process and prevents errors.
Is the conversion factor for feet to centimeters always 30.48?
Yes, since 1959, 1 foot has been defined as exactly 30.48 centimeters, making this the standard factor for conversions between these units.