In 1 feet there are 30.48 centimeters. Meanwhile in 1 centimeters there are 0.032808 feet. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Centimeters to Feet calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert feet (ft) to centimeters (cm), use this fixed conversion:
Example:
If you have feet and inches, convert it all to feet first:
Multiply the number of feet by 30.48.
Formula: cm = feet × 30.48
A foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. Since 1 meter equals 100 centimeters, 0.3048 meters equals 30.48 centimeters.
Use 30 cm per foot for a quick estimate. It’s close, but it runs a bit low. For better accuracy, use 30.48 cm per foot.
5 feet equals 152.4 cm.
Math: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
6 feet equals 182.88 cm.
Math: 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm
First convert to inches, then to centimeters.
6 feet 2 inches equals 74 inches, which equals 187.96 cm.
Math: (6 × 12 + 2) × 2.54 = 187.96 cm
Convert feet to inches, add the extra inches, then multiply by 2.54.
Formula: cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54
Centimeters are a metric unit. Feet are an imperial and US customary unit. Centimeters work well for smaller lengths, while feet are common for height and room size.
Most countries use centimeters and meters for daily measurements. Feet and inches are most common in the United States. Some places also use feet and inches for height, even if metric is used elsewhere.
1 foot 6 inches equals 18 inches, which equals 45.72 cm.
Math: (1 × 12 + 6) × 2.54 = 45.72 cm
10 feet equals 304.8 cm.
Math: 10 × 30.48 = 304.8 cm
Yes. The conversion factor 1 foot = 30.48 cm is exact by definition.
Write the unit next to each number. Use the exact factor (30.48). If you have feet and inches, convert everything to inches first, then multiply by 2.54.
The Calculate Box tool to convert feet to centimeters uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a feet value in the box and have it instantly converted to centimeters.