How many centimeters are in a foot? Conversion factors: 2.5 cm = 1 inch, and 12 inches = 1 foot. Show all work
To convert foot to centimeters, we need to use both conversion factors given:
1 foot = 12 inches (from 12 inches = 1 foot)
= 12 inches * (2.5 cm/1 inch) (using the conversion factor 2.5 cm = 1 inch)
= 30 cm
Therefore, there are 30 centimeters in a foot.
To convert from feet to centimeters, we'll use the conversion factors provided.
1 foot = 12 inches (since 12 inches = 1 foot)
1 inch = 2.5 cm (since 2.5 cm = 1 inch)
To find the number of centimeters in a foot, we need to multiply the two conversion factors:
1 foot * 12 inches/foot * 2.5 cm/inch
Foot cancels out, and we are left with:
12 * 2.5 cm
Multiplying these two values together, we find:
30 cm
Therefore, there are 30 centimeters in a foot.