The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
US survey feet to Centimeters Converter — ftUS to cm
Convert US survey foot (ftUS) to Centimeter (cm) using the exact conversion factor (1 us survey foot = 30.48006096 centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
US survey feet to Centimeters converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Centimeter is 0.01 meter units.
Result = input x 0.3048006096 / 0.01.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting US survey feet to Centimeters
US survey foot and Centimeter both measure length. Specifically: The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records, and centimeter is 0.01 meter units.
Formula
centimeters = us survey feet × 30.4800609601
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 us survey foot equals 0.304800609601 base units, and 1 centimeter equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct us survey foot-to-centimeter factor of 30.4800609601.
Simple example
1 ftUS × 30.48006096 = 30.48006096 cm
1 us survey foot = 30.48006096 centimeters.
Real-world example
10 ftUS × 30.48006096 = 304.8006096 cm
10 us survey feet = 304.8006096 centimeters.
Conversion table
| US survey foot (ftUS) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ftUS | 30.48006096 cm |
| 5 ftUS | 152.4003048 cm |
| 10 ftUS | 304.8006096 cm |
| 21.0975 ftUS | 643.0530861 cm |
| 42.195 ftUS | 1,286.106172 cm |
| 100 ftUS | 3,048.006096 cm |
Reverse conversion: Centimeter to US survey foot
30.48006096 cm × 0.03280833333 = 1 ftUS
30.48006096 centimeters = 1 us survey feet.
us survey feet = centimeters × 0.0328083333333
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centimeter to US survey foot.
Understanding the US survey foot (ftUS)
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Understanding the Centimeter
Centimeter (cm) measures distance. A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
Where it's used: Standard small-length unit worldwide except the US
Uses of the Centimeter today
- Everyday small-object and body measurement (height, clothing sizes) outside the US
- Construction and manufacturing tolerances internationally
History of the Centimeter
The centimeter follows directly from the meter via the 'centi-' SI prefix (10⁻²), introduced with the metric system in the 1790s.
Historical origin. Centimeter was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — SI prefixes — Defines 'centi-' as the prefix for 10⁻².
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in 1 us survey foot?
1 us survey foot equals 30.48006096 centimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert us survey foot to centimeter?
Multiply the us survey foot value by 30.48006096. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centimeter back to us survey foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centimeter equals 0.0328083333 us survey feet. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a us survey foot?
US survey foot (ftUS) is a unit of length.
What is a centimeter?
Centimeter (cm) measures distance. A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
Is the us survey foot to centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both us survey foot and centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 30.48006096 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.