Foot to centimeter converter (ft to cm)

Conversion Formula

1 ft = 30.48 cm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Foot = 0.3048 meters
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 ft = (0.3048 m) / (0.01 m/cm) = 30.48 cm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in ft by 30.48 to get the equivalent in cm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 ft to cm:

5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm