Converting 8 feet to centimeters results in 243.84 cm.
Since 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters, multiplying 8 feet by 30.48 gives the total centimeters. So, 8 feet times 30.48 cm per foot equals 243.84 cm, which is the equivalent measurement in centimeters.
Conversion Result
8 feet equals 243.84 centimeters.
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Result in cm:
Conversion Formula
The conversion formula from feet to centimeters is: centimeters = feet × 30.48. This works because one foot contains exactly 30.48 centimeters. To convert, you multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, 8 feet: 8 × 30.48 = 243.84 cm, showing the length in centimeters.
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 feet to cm:
- Multiply 5 by 30.48
- 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
- Convert 10 feet to cm:
- Multiply 10 by 30.48
- 10 × 30.48 = 304.8 cm
- Convert 12 feet to cm:
- Multiply 12 by 30.48
- 12 × 30.48 = 365.76 cm
- Convert 3 feet to cm:
- Multiply 3 by 30.48
- 3 × 30.48 = 91.44 cm
- Convert 15 feet to cm:
- Multiply 15 by 30.48
- 15 × 30.48 = 457.2 cm
Conversion Chart
| Feet | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| -17.0 | -517.44 |
| -16.0 | -487.68 |
| -15.0 | -457.92 |
| -14.0 | -428.16 |
| -13.0 | -398.4 |
| -12.0 | -368.64 |
| -11.0 | -338.88 |
| -10.0 | -309.12 |
| -9.0 | -279.36 |
| -8.0 | -249.6 |
| -7.0 | -219.84 |
| -6.0 | -190.08 |
| -5.0 | -160.32 |
| -4.0 | -130.56 |
| -3.0 | -100.8 |
| -2.0 | -71.04 |
| -1.0 | -41.28 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 30.48 |
| 2.0 | 60.96 |
| 3.0 | 91.44 |
| 4.0 | 121.92 |
| 5.0 | 152.4 |
| 6.0 | 182.88 |
| 7.0 | 213.36 |
| 8.0 | 243.84 |
| 9.0 | 274.32 |
| 10.0 | 304.8 |
| 11.0 | 335.28 |
| 12.0 | 365.76 |
| 13.0 | 396.24 |
| 14.0 | 426.72 |
| 15.0 | 457.2 |
| 16.0 | 487.68 |
| 17.0 | 518.16 |
| 18.0 | 548.64 |
| 19.0 | 579.12 |
| 20.0 | 609.6 |
| 21.0 | 640.08 |
| 22.0 | 670.56 |
| 23.0 | 701.04 |
| 24.0 | 731.52 |
| 25.0 | 762.0 |
| 26.0 | 792.48 |
| 27.0 | 822.96 |
| 28.0 | 853.44 |
| 29.0 | 883.92 |
| 30.0 | 914.4 |
| 31.0 | 944.88 |
| 32.0 | 975.36 |
| 33.0 | 1005.84 |
Use the chart by finding the feet value in the first column and reading across to see its equivalent in centimeters.
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Conversion Definitions
Feet
Feet is a unit of length measurement primarily used in the imperial system, where 1 foot equals 12 inches, and it generally measures height or distance in the United States and other countries that use the imperial standard.
Centimeters
Centimeters are a metric unit of length, where 1 centimeter equals one-hundredth of a meter, used worldwide for precise measurements of length, height, or distance in scientific, medical, and everyday contexts.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the conversion from feet to centimeters?
The conversion from feet to centimeters is exact because it uses the fixed relationship of 1 foot being equal to 30.48 centimeters, making calculations precise for any measurement.
Why is 1 foot equal to 30.48 cm?
This specific value was established as part of international agreement to standardize measurements, ensuring consistency across countries and industries, especially between imperial and metric systems.
Can I convert any number of feet to centimeters using the same formula?
Yes, by multiplying any number of feet by 30.48, you can convert that measurement into centimeters, regardless of whether the value is fractional or whole.