Converting 8 feet to centimeters gives approximately 243.84 cm. This means that a height or length of 8 feet equals about 243.84 centimeters, which is useful for measurements needing metric units.
Since 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters, multiplying 8 by 30.48 yields the centimeter value. This calculation converts the length from imperial to metric, providing an accurate measurement in centimeters based on the foot measurement.
Conversion Result
8 feet is equal to 243.84 centimeters.
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Result in cm:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from feet to centimeters is based on multiplying the number of feet by 30.48, because one foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters. The formula is: centimeters = feet × 30.48. For example, converting 5 feet involves: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.
This works because the conversion factor is a fixed value established by international agreement, so multiplying the feet measurement by this factor converts it into centimeters accurately.
Conversion Example
- Convert 10 feet to cm:
- Step 1: Write down the feet value: 10
- Step 2: Multiply by 30.48: 10 × 30.48
- Step 3: Calculate: 304.8
- Result: 10 feet equals 304.8 centimeters.
- Convert 15 feet to cm:
- Step 1: Feet value: 15
- Step 2: Multiply by 30.48: 15 × 30.48
- Step 3: Calculate: 457.2
- Result: 15 feet equals 457.2 centimeters.
- Convert 3.5 feet to cm:
- Step 1: Feet value: 3.5
- Step 2: Multiply by 30.48: 3.5 × 30.48
- Step 3: Calculate: 106.68
- Result: 3.5 feet equals 106.68 centimeters.
Conversion Chart
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| -17.0 | -517.92 |
| -16.0 | -487.68 |
| -15.0 | -457.2 |
| -14.0 | -426.72 |
| -13.0 | -396.24 |
| -12.0 | -365.76 |
| -11.0 | -335.28 |
| -10.0 | -304.8 |
| -9.0 | -274.32 |
| -8.0 | -243.84 |
| -7.0 | -213.36 |
| -6.0 | -182.88 |
| -5.0 | -152.4 |
| -4.0 | -121.92 |
| -3.0 | -91.44 |
| -2.0 | -60.96 |
| -1.0 | -30.48 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 30.48 |
| 2.0 | 60.96 |
| 3.0 | 91.44 |
| 4.0 | 121.92 |
| 5.0 | 152.4 |
| 6.0 | 182.88 |
| 7.0 | 213.36 |
| 8.0 | 243.84 |
| 9.0 | 274.32 |
| 10.0 | 304.8 |
| 11.0 | 335.28 |
| 12.0 | 365.76 |
| 13.0 | 396.24 |
| 14.0 | 426.72 |
| 15.0 | 457.2 |
| 16.0 | 487.68 |
| 17.0 | 518.16 |
| 18.0 | 548.64 |
| 19.0 | 579.12 |
| 20.0 | 609.6 |
| 21.0 | 640.08 |
| 22.0 | 670.56 |
| 23.0 | 701.04 |
| 24.0 | 731.52 |
| 25.0 | 762.0 |
| 26.0 | 792.48 |
| 27.0 | 822.96 |
| 28.0 | 853.44 |
| 29.0 | 883.92 |
| 30.0 | 914.4 |
| 31.0 | 944.88 |
| 32.0 | 975.36 |
| 33.0 | 1005.84 |
Use this chart to quickly find centimeters equivalent for any feet value within this range. Just follow the row for your feet number to see the corresponding centimeters.
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Conversion Definitions
Feet
Feet is a unit of length in the imperial system, primarily used in the United States. It equals exactly 12 inches, and is often used to measure height, room size, and distances in construction and everyday life.
Centimeter
Centimeter is a metric unit of length, equal to one hundredth of a meter, used worldwide for measuring small distances, heights, and dimensions. It provides a more precise measurement for shorter lengths than inches or feet.
Conversion FAQs
What does 8 feet convert to in inches?
Since 1 foot equals 12 inches, multiplying 8 by 12 gives 96 inches. So, 8 feet equals 96 inches, which is useful for detailed measurements in various crafts and construction projects.
How can I quickly convert feet to centimeters without a calculator?
Remember that 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters. To estimate, multiply the feet by 30, then add about half of that for a close approximation. For 8 feet, 8 × 30 = 240, plus about 4 for accuracy, totaling roughly 244 centimeters.
Is there a difference between converting negative feet values?
Negative feet measurements indicate a length or position below a reference point, like below ground level. When converting, just multiply the negative number by 30.48 to get the corresponding negative centimeters, indicating a measurement in the opposite direction.