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Feet to Centimeters

Convert feet (ft) to centimeters (cm) — instant and accurate

1 ft = 30.48 cm  ·  To convert feet to centimeters, multiply by 30.48.

30.48 cm

Feet to Centimeters Conversion Table

FeetCentimeters
1 ft30.48 cm
2 ft60.96 cm
3 ft91.44 cm
4 ft121.92 cm
5 ft152.4 cm
6 ft182.88 cm
7 ft213.36 cm
8 ft243.84 cm
9 ft274.32 cm
10 ft304.8 cm
15 ft457.2 cm
20 ft609.6 cm
25 ft762 cm
30 ft914.4 cm
40 ft1219.2 cm
50 ft1524 cm
75 ft2286 cm
100 ft3048 cm
250 ft7620 cm
500 ft15240 cm
1000 ft30480 cm

Formula

centimeters = feet × 30.48
feet = centimeters × 0.032808399
Example: 5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm

About the Feet-to-Centimeters Conversion

Converting feet to centimeters is common when filling out international forms, ordering goods from metric-system countries, or recording sports performance in a metric format. A typical adult height of 5'8" is 172.72 cm, and 6 feet is exactly 182.88 cm. The conversion uses an exact factor defined by international agreement in 1959.

Real-World Examples

  • 6 ft (a person's height) = 182.88 cm
  • 5.5 ft (5'6" height) = 167.64 cm
  • 8 ft (standard ceiling) = 243.84 cm
  • 1 ft (one foot) = 30.48 cm

Centimeters to Feet (Reverse)

CentimetersFeet
1 cm0.0328084 ft
2 cm0.0656168 ft
3 cm0.0984252 ft
4 cm0.131234 ft
5 cm0.164042 ft
6 cm0.19685 ft
7 cm0.229659 ft
8 cm0.262467 ft
9 cm0.295276 ft
10 cm0.328084 ft
15 cm0.492126 ft
20 cm0.656168 ft
25 cm0.82021 ft
30 cm0.984252 ft
40 cm1.31234 ft
50 cm1.64042 ft
75 cm2.46063 ft
100 cm3.28084 ft
250 cm8.2021 ft
500 cm16.4042 ft
1000 cm32.8084 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

How many centimeters are in a foot?

1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters.

How do I convert feet to centimeters?

Multiply the value in feet by 30.48 to get centimeters. For example, 5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.

How do I convert centimeters back to feet?

Multiply the value in centimeters by 0.032808399 to get feet. Equivalently, divide by 30.48.

How many feet are in a centimeter?

1 centimeter equals 0.032808399 feet.

How many centimeters is 6 ft?

6 ft (a person's height) equals 182.88 cm.

Is the feet-to-centimeters conversion exact?

Yes. 1 ft = 30.48 cm is an exact value defined by international agreement.

About Feet and Centimeters

The foot (symbol ft) equals 12 inches or 0.3048 metres exactly. It remains the dominant unit for height and altitude in the US.

The centimetre (symbol cm) equals one hundredth of a metre and is widely used for everyday measurements throughout most of the world.

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