Converting 1 Meter and 30 Centimeters to Feet and Inches
When dealing with measurements, it's often necessary to convert between different units. In this article, we'll explore how to convert 1 meter and 30 centimeters to feet and inches.
Understanding the Units
Before we dive into the conversion, let's quickly review the units involved:
- Meters (m): The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters or 1,000 millimeters.
- Centimeters (cm): A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
- Feet (ft): A unit of length in the Imperial system, primarily used in the United States. 1 foot is equal to 12 inches.
- Inches (in): A unit of length in the Imperial system, primarily used in the United States. 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.
The Conversion
To convert 1 meter and 30 centimeters to feet and inches, we'll break it down into two steps:
Step 1: Convert 1 Meter to Feet and Inches
1 meter is equal to 3.2808 feet. To convert this to feet and inches, we can divide the decimal part by 12 (since there are 12 inches in 1 foot):
3.2808 ft = 3 ft 3.37 in (approximately)
Step 2: Convert 30 Centimeters to Feet and Inches
30 centimeters is equal to 0.9843 feet. To convert this to feet and inches, we can divide the decimal part by 12:
0.9843 ft = 0 ft 11.75 in (approximately)
Combining the Results
Now, we can combine the two conversions to find the total measurement in feet and inches:
3 ft 3.37 in + 0 ft 11.75 in = 3 ft 15.12 in
Therefore, 1 meter and 30 centimeters is equivalent to approximately 3 feet 15.12 inches.
