Feet to Centimeters Converter
1 foot (ft) equals 30.48 centimeters (cm).
Quick answer
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply by 30.48 (exact). For a height in feet and inches, convert everything to inches and multiply by 2.54: 5 ft 9 in = 69 in = 175.3 cm.
- 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
- 1 centimeter = 0.03280839895 feet
- Formula: cm = ft × 30.48
- Quick estimate: multiply by 30 and add 1.6%: 6 ft ≈ 180 + 3 = 183 cm (exact 182.9).
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
How to convert feet to centimeters
cm = ft × 30.48
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the number of feet by 30.48.
Example: 42 ft to cm
- Start with the value in feet: 42 ft.
- Multiply by 30.48: 42 × 30.48 = 1,280.16.
- Result: 42 feet = 1,280.16 centimeters.
Going the other way, 1 centimeter = 0.03280839895 feet, so to convert centimeters back to feet you divide by the same number. See centimeters to feet.
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: ft to cm in your head
Multiply by 30, then add about 1.6%. For heights, start from 5 ft = 152.4 cm and add 2.54 cm per inch: 5 ft 4 in = 152.4 + 10.2 = 162.6 cm.
When you need to convert feet to centimeters
- Converting height for medical forms, visas and travel documents in metric countries.
- Room and furniture dimensions from US listings.
- Sports statistics (athlete heights).
Common mistakes
- Treating 5'6" as 5.6 ft: it is 5.5 ft (167.6 cm).
- Multiplying the inches by 30.48 too: inches need × 2.54.
- Rounding 30.48 to 30 for official documents.
Everyday feet in centimeters
| Example | Feet | Centimeters | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft (152 cm) | 5 ft | 152.4 cm | 5′ 0″ |
| 5 ft 4 in | 5.3333333 ft | 162.56 cm | 5′ 4″ |
| 5 ft 6 in | 5.5 ft | 167.64 cm | 5′ 6″ |
| 5 ft 8 in | 5.6666667 ft | 172.72 cm | 5′ 8″ |
| 5 ft 10 in | 5.8333333 ft | 177.8 cm | 5′ 10″ |
| 6 ft | 6 ft | 182.88 cm | 6′ 0″ |
| 6 ft 2 in | 6.1666667 ft | 187.96 cm | 6′ 2″ |
| 6 ft 6 in | 6.5 ft | 198.12 cm | 6′ 6″ |
Converting a height? The height converter works in feet and inches directly, for example 5′7″ in cm or 170 cm in feet.
Feet to centimeters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft | 3.048 cm |
| 0.2 ft | 6.096 cm |
| 0.3 ft | 9.144 cm |
| 0.4 ft | 12.192 cm |
| 0.5 ft | 15.24 cm |
| 0.6 ft | 18.288 cm |
| 0.7 ft | 21.336 cm |
| 0.8 ft | 24.384 cm |
| 0.9 ft | 27.432 cm |
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 1.5 ft | 45.72 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 2.5 ft | 76.2 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 3.5 ft | 106.68 cm |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm |
| 4.5 ft | 137.16 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 7.5 ft | 228.6 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 9 ft | 274.32 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 11 ft | 335.28 cm |
| 12 ft | 365.76 cm |
| 13 ft | 396.24 cm |
| 14 ft | 426.72 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm |
| 16 ft | 487.68 cm |
| 17 ft | 518.16 cm |
| 18 ft | 548.64 cm |
| 19 ft | 579.12 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 21 ft | 640.08 cm |
| 22 ft | 670.56 cm |
| 23 ft | 701.04 cm |
| 24 ft | 731.52 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 26 ft | 792.48 cm |
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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.
What is a centimeter?
The centimeter (also spelled centimetre) is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Convert feet to other units
Convert other units to centimeters
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a foot?
One foot is 30.48 centimeters.
How many feet are in a centimeter?
One centimeter is 0.03280839895 feet.
What is the formula to convert feet to centimeters?
cm = ft × 30.48.
How many cm is 5 feet 7 inches?
5 ft 7 in = 67 inches = 170.18 cm.
How many cm is 6 feet?
6 feet is exactly 182.88 cm.