Length
Foot vs Inch vs Centimeter
Quick reference table for unit conversions with key differences.
Reference Table
| Footft | Inchin | Centimetercm |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 | 15.24 |
| 1 | 12 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 24 | 60.96 |
| 5 | 60 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 120 | 304.8 |
| 25 | 300 | 762 |
| 50 | 600 | 1,524 |
| 100 | 1,200 | 3,048 |
| 500 | 6,000 | 15,240 |
| 1,000 | 12,000 | 30,480 |
About These Units
ft
Foot
Symbol: ft
The foot equals 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. Used for human height, room dimensions, and altitude in aviation.
Used in: United States, United Kingdom
in
Inch
Symbol: in
The inch equals 2.54 centimeters. Used for screen sizes, paper dimensions, and small measurements in the US.
Used in: United States, United Kingdom
cm
Centimeter
Symbol: cm
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. Commonly used for body measurements, clothing sizes, and small objects.
Used in: Worldwide
Key Differences
- 1 ft is equal to 12 in.
- 1 ft is equal to 30.48 cm.
- 1 in is equal to 2.54 cm.