Converting 120 x 170 cm to Feet
When working with measurements, it's often necessary to convert between different units, such as from centimeters to feet. In this article, we'll explore how to convert a measurement of 120 x 170 cm to feet.
What are Centimeters and Feet?
Before we dive into the conversion, let's take a quick look at what these units of measurement are:
- 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, equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.
Converting 120 x 170 cm to Feet
To convert 120 x 170 cm to feet, we need to perform two separate conversions: one for the width (120 cm) and one for the length (170 cm).
Width Conversion: 120 cm to Feet
- Convert 120 cm to inches: 120 cm × (1 inch / 2.54 cm) = 47.24 inches
- Convert 47.24 inches to feet: 47.24 inches ÷ 12 = 3.93 feet
Length Conversion: 170 cm to Feet
- Convert 170 cm to inches: 170 cm × (1 inch / 2.54 cm) = 66.93 inches
- Convert 66.93 inches to feet: 66.93 inches ÷ 12 = 5.58 feet
Result: 120 x 170 cm to Feet
The converted measurement is:
- Width: 3.93 feet
- Length: 5.58 feet
So, 120 x 170 cm is equivalent to approximately 3.93 x 5.58 feet.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we've successfully converted a measurement of 120 x 170 cm to feet. This conversion is useful when working with different measurement systems or when communicating with people who prefer feet and inches over centimeters.
