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Foot vs Inch vs Centimeter

Quick reference table for unit conversions with key differences.

Reference Table

FootftInchinCentimetercm
0.5615.24
11230.48
22460.96
560152.4
10120304.8
25300762
506001524
10012003048
500600015240
10001200030480

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.

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