Centimeters to Feet Converter
1 centimeter (cm) equals 0.03280839895 feet (ft).
Quick answer
To convert centimeters to feet, divide by 30.48. For heights, divide by 2.54 to get inches, then split into feet (12 inches each) and inches: 170 cm = 66.9 in = 5 ft 7 in.
- 1 centimeter = 0.03280839895 feet
- 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
- Formula: ft = cm ÷ 30.48
- Quick estimate: divide by 30: 180 cm ÷ 30 = 6 ft, exact 5.9 ft (5′ 11″).
1 centimeter = 0.03280839895 feet
How to convert centimeters to feet
ft = cm ÷ 30.48
To convert centimeters to feet, divide the number of centimeters by 30.48.
Example: 42 cm to ft
- Start with the value in centimeters: 42 cm.
- Divide by 30.48: 42 ÷ 30.48 = 1.377952756.
- Result: 42 centimeters = 1.377952756 feet.
Going the other way, 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters, so to convert feet back to centimeters you multiply by the same number. See feet to centimeters.
Where the conversion factor comes from
A foot is exactly 12 inches, and since 1959 an inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so 1 foot = 30.48 cm = 0.3048 meters exactly. The US survey foot (1200/3937 m), which differed by two parts per million, was officially retired at the end of 2022, so there is now only one foot.
Mental math: cm to ft in your head
Divide by 30 for a quick figure (slightly high), or for heights use anchors: 152 cm = 5 ft, and each extra 2.54 cm ≈ 1 inch. So 165 cm is 13 cm over 5 ft, about 5 inches: 5 ft 5 in.
Remember that the decimal part of feet is not inches: 5.5 ft is 5 ft 6 in, because 0.5 × 12 = 6.
When you need to convert centimeters to feet
- Converting your height for US and UK forms, dating apps and sports profiles.
- Checking ceiling and furniture heights from US listings.
- Children's growth charts and car seat limits.
Common mistakes
- Writing 5.7 ft as 5 ft 7 in: 5.7 ft is 5 ft 8.4 in.
- Dividing by 30 for precise heights: it gives about 1.6% too much.
- Forgetting to round inches: 5 ft 10.9 in is usually said as 5 ft 11 in.
Everyday centimeters in feet
| Example | Centimeters | Feet | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height 150 cm | 150 cm | 4.9213 ft | 4′ 11″ |
| Height 160 cm | 160 cm | 5.2493 ft | 5′ 3″ |
| Height 165 cm | 165 cm | 5.4134 ft | 5′ 5″ |
| Height 170 cm | 170 cm | 5.5774 ft | 5′ 7″ |
| Height 175 cm | 175 cm | 5.7415 ft | 5′ 9″ |
| Height 180 cm | 180 cm | 5.9055 ft | 5′ 11″ |
| Height 185 cm | 185 cm | 6.0696 ft | 6′ 1″ |
| Height 190 cm | 190 cm | 6.2336 ft | 6′ 3″ |
| Height 200 cm | 200 cm | 6.5617 ft | 6′ 7″ |
Converting a height? The height converter works in feet and inches directly, for example 5′7″ in cm or 170 cm in feet.
Centimeters to feet conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm | 0.003280839895 ft |
| 0.2 cm | 0.00656167979 ft |
| 0.3 cm | 0.009842519685 ft |
| 0.4 cm | 0.01312335958 ft |
| 0.5 cm | 0.01640419948 ft |
| 0.6 cm | 0.01968503937 ft |
| 0.7 cm | 0.02296587927 ft |
| 0.8 cm | 0.02624671916 ft |
| 0.9 cm | 0.02952755906 ft |
| 1 cm | 0.03280839895 ft |
| 1.5 cm | 0.04921259843 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.0656167979 ft |
| 2.5 cm | 0.08202099738 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.09842519685 ft |
| 3.5 cm | 0.1148293963 ft |
| 4 cm | 0.1312335958 ft |
| 4.5 cm | 0.1476377953 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.1640419948 ft |
| 6 cm | 0.1968503937 ft |
| 7 cm | 0.2296587927 ft |
| 7.5 cm | 0.2460629921 ft |
| 8 cm | 0.2624671916 ft |
| 9 cm | 0.2952755906 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.3280839895 ft |
| 11 cm | 0.3608923885 ft |
| 12 cm | 0.3937007874 ft |
| 13 cm | 0.4265091864 ft |
| 14 cm | 0.4593175853 ft |
| 15 cm | 0.4921259843 ft |
| 16 cm | 0.5249343832 ft |
| 17 cm | 0.5577427822 ft |
| 18 cm | 0.5905511811 ft |
| 19 cm | 0.6233595801 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.656167979 ft |
| 21 cm | 0.688976378 ft |
| 22 cm | 0.7217847769 ft |
| 23 cm | 0.7545931759 ft |
| 24 cm | 0.7874015748 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.8202099738 ft |
| 26 cm | 0.8530183727 ft |
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What is a centimeter?
The centimeter (also spelled centimetre) is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
What is a foot?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems equal to 12 inches, or exactly 30.48 centimeters.
Convert centimeters to other units
Convert other units to feet
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a centimeter?
One centimeter is 0.03280839895 feet.
How many centimeters are in a foot?
One foot is 30.48 centimeters.
What is the formula to convert centimeters to feet?
ft = cm ÷ 30.48.
What is 170 cm in feet and inches?
170 cm is 5.577 ft, which is 5 feet 6.9 inches, usually rounded to 5 ft 7 in.
What is 180 cm in feet?
180 cm is 5.906 ft, or 5 feet 10.9 inches (about 5 ft 11 in).