How many centimeters are there in a feet?

One foot is about 30 centimeters, but 30.48 centimeters is the exact figure to use.

Calculating how many centimeters are in one foot:

1. The international mile is exactly equal to 1609.344 metres (Standard International base unit).
2. To change metres to centimetres, multiply by 100.
3. 1609.344 x 100 is 160934.4 centimetres.
4. There are 5,280 feet in a mile.
5. 160,934.4 divided by 5,280 is exactly 30.48 centimetres (in a foot).

Another way to calculate centimetres in a foot is to use the inch.

1. There are exactly 2.54 centimetres in an inch.
2. There are 12 inches in a foot.
3. 2.54 x 12 equals 30.48 cms in a foot.

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