CM to Feet & Inches

Converting Centimeters to Feet & Inches: A Comprehensive Guide

CM to feet and inches is the conversion of centimeters to feet and inches. Understanding how to convert CM to feet and inches, can be useful for converting heights and measuring goods. The below guide will help you through the process of converting centimeters (cm) to feet (ft) and inches (in).

Understanding the Units

• Centimeters (cm): A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. The metric system is used universally in science and is the standard system for most of the world.
• Feet & Inches: Feet and inches are units of length in the customary and imperial systems used primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, and a few other countries. One foot comprises 12 inches.

How to Convert CM to Feet & Inches

There are two different methods to calculate CM to feet and inches.

First Method:

Below is the process for converting CM to Feet & Inches using the 2.54 method.

1. From Centimeters to Inches: First, you need to convert the total centimeters into inches. There is 2.54 cm in 1 inch.
   Formula: Total inches = CM divided by 2.54
2. Convert Total Inches to Feet and Inches:
3. Convert the Total Inches into Feet: As there are 12 inches in 1 foot, you would divide the total inches by 12 to get the feet component.
   Formula: Feet = Floor (Total inches / 12) Find the leftover inches.
4. Convert the left over Feet into Inches: The remainder from the division gives you the inches component.
   Formula: Inches = Decimal part of Total inches x 12 multiplying by 12 allows us to convert that fraction of a foot into the actual number of inches it represents.

Example: How to Convert 165 cm to Feet and Inches:

Total inches: 165 cm Divided by 2.54 = 64.96062992125984

Fee: 64.96062992125984 Divided by 12 = 5.413385826771654

Feet: Floor 5.413385826771654 = 5 Inches

Find Decimal part 0.413385826771654

Inches: 0.413385826771654 Multiply by 12 = 4.960629921259848

Thus, 165 cm is approximately equivalent to 5 feet 4.96 inches. Or rounded to nearest inch 5 foot 5 inches

Second Method:

Below is the process for converting CM to Feet & Inches using the 30.48 method.

How to Convert CM to Feet & Inches

1. From Centimeters to Feet: First, you need to convert the total centimeters into feet. There is 30.48 cm in 1 foot.
   Formula: Total feet (with decimals) = CM divided by 30.48
2. Find Feet from Total Feet: Feet = Floor (Total feet)
3. Find the Decimal Part of the Feet: Extract the decimal portion of the feet value.
4. Convert the Decimal Part of the Feet into Inches: Multiplying the decimal value of feet by 12 gives us the inches it represents. Formula: Inches = Decimal part of Total feet x 12

Example: How to Convert 165 cm to Feet and Inches using 30.48:

1. Total feet: 165 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.413385826771654 feet
2. Feet: Floor (5.413385826771654) = 5 feet
3. Find Decimal part: 0.413385826771654
4. Inches: 0.413385826771654 × 12 = 4.960629921259848 inches

Thus, 165 cm is approximately equivalent to 5 feet and 4.96 inches. Or, rounded to the nearest inch: 5 feet 5 inches.

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