From Centimeters To Feet

To convert a centimeter to feet, the appropriate conversion factor should be used. The key relationship is that 1 centimeter is approximately equal to 0.0328084 feet. It helps in translating the measurement from the metric system into the imperial system commonly used in the United States.

Here’s how one does it:

Identify the Number of Centimeters: First, identify the measurement that you want to convert. Example: You have 150 centimeters.

Use the Conversion Factor: You’ll multiply this number of centimeters by your conversion factor. You will be multiplying 150 centimeters times 0.0328084 feet over centimeters.

150
cm
×
0.0328084

feet/cm

4.92126
feet
150 cm×0.0328084 feet/cm=4.92126 feet
Interpret the Result: The product of the multiplication provides you with the measurement in feet. For 150 centimeters, this is approximately 4.92 feet.

If you prefer to have an easier way of doing this in your everyday application, you can apply a rounded conversion factor. A common approximation is that 1 centimeter is about equal to 0.033 feet. This would make mental calculations at least a little bit easier, with an answer that is only somewhat less accurate. Using this approximation:

150
cm
×
0.033

feet/cm

4.95
feet
150 cm×0.033 feet/cm=4.95 feet
Both methods produce a helpful outcome, but the exact factor may provide a superior conversion value. Overall, whenever anyone has centimeter measures over anything, like height, length, or even width, one can use this process.