To convert centimeters (cm) to feet and inches, you can use the following steps:
1. 1 foot is equal to 30.48 centimeters.
2. Divide the number of centimeters by 30.48 to get the number of feet.
3. The remainder will be the number of inches.
For example, let’s convert 100 cm to feet and inches:
1. 100 cm / 30.48 = 3.28084 feet
2. Since we can’t have a fraction of a foot, we round down to 3 feet.
3. To find the inches, we take the remainder: 100 cm – (3 feet * 30.48 cm/foot) = 9.84 cm
4. 9.84 cm is approximately 3.88 inches, so we round up to 4 inches.
Therefore, 100 cm is equal to 3 feet 4 inches.
FAQs:
1. Can I convert centimeters to feet and inches without using a calculator?
Yes, you can use the conversion factor of 30.48 cm = 1 foot to do the conversion manually.
2. How do I convert a decimal value of feet to inches?
If you have a decimal value for feet, multiply the decimal by 12 to get the equivalent inches.
3. Can I convert feet and inches back to centimeters?
Yes, you can convert feet to inches by multiplying by 30.48 and then add the remaining inches to get the total centimeters.