Feet to Centimeters Converter
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
Type a value in either box: the conversion between feet (ft) and centimeters (cm) updates instantly.
Good to know
Enter decimal feet: 5.5 ft means 5 feet 6 inches, because 0.5 ft = 6 in. Each foot is exactly 30.48 cm.
How to convert feet to centimeters
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the number of feet by 30.48. To go the other way, multiply centimeters by 0.0328084.
cm = ft × 30.48
Worked examples
- 1 ft = 30.48 cm
- 5 ft = 152.4 cm
- 5.5 ft = 167.64 cm
- 6 ft = 182.88 cm
Feet to Centimeters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm |
| 4.5 ft | 137.16 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 5.25 ft | 160.02 cm |
| 5.5 ft | 167.64 cm |
| 5.75 ft | 175.26 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 6.25 ft | 190.5 cm |
| 6.5 ft | 198.12 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
About the units
Feet (ft)
The foot (ft) equals 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is used for height, building dimensions and aviation altitude.
Centimeters (cm)
The centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing and small objects.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet to centimeters?
cm = ft × 30.48What is 5 ft in centimeters?
How many centimeters are in a foot?
How many feet are in a centimeter?
Conversion factors use exact international definitions where they exist (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg). Results are rounded for display only.