How Do You Convert FT To CM?
Most of the world uses the International System of Units (SI,) a convenient measurement system based on multiples of ten, originally derived from the metric system. Only three countries–the United States, Liberia and Myanmar (Burma)–do not officially employ these units. Before converting measurements, you must first know the conversion factor between the two units. For example, the universal measurement for a person’s height is centimeters, but the U.S. uses feet and inches instead. To convert feet to centimeters, use the conversion factor of 30.48 centimeters per foot. Determine if the value to be converted includes feet and inches. If the value is only feet, skip the next step. However, if the measurement is 5 feet 6 inches, convert the inches before continuing. Divide the number of inches by 12 inches per foot. In the example from the previous step, 6 inches divided by 12 would equal 0.5 foot. Multiply the number of feet by 30.48 centimeters per foot. Use a calculator to do the ma
