15 Feet and 2 Inches to CM: A Conversion Guide
Converting lengths between different units can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, we've got you covered! In this article, we'll show you how to convert 15 feet and 2 inches to centimeters (cm).
Understanding the Units
Before we dive into the conversion, let's quickly review the units involved:
- Feet (ft): A unit of length in the Imperial system, equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters.
- Inches (in): A unit of length in the Imperial system, equal to 2.54 centimeters.
- Centimeters (cm): A unit of length in the Metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
The Conversion
To convert 15 feet and 2 inches to centimeters, we need to follow these steps:
- Convert feet to inches: Since there are 12 inches in 1 foot, we multiply 15 feet by 12:
15 ft × 12 in/ft = 180 in
- Add the inches: Now, add the 2 inches to the total inches:
180 in + 2 in = 182 in
- Convert inches to centimeters: Since there are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch, we multiply the total inches by 2.54:
182 in × 2.54 cm/in = 463.48 cm
The Answer
Therefore, 15 feet and 2 inches is equal to 463.48 centimeters.
We hope this conversion guide has been helpful! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
