To convert 5 feet 4 inches to centimeters, you need to understand the following:
- 1 foot = 12 inches
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm
Step-by-Step Conversion:
- Convert feet to inches:
Since 1 foot equals 12 inches, 5 feet is:
5×12=60 - Add the remaining inches:
Adding the 4 inches gives:
60+4=64 - Convert inches to centimeters:
Multiply the total inches by 2.54 (the number of centimeters in an inch):
64×2.54=162.56
Final Answer:
5 feet 4 inches equals 162.56 cm.
To put this into perspective, a person of this height is slightly below the average height for men in many countries and close to the average height for women. This measurement is commonly used to describe height in countries that use the imperial system, such as the United States, but converting to centimeters is essential for regions using the metric system.