Centimeters to Feet Converter
Convert centimeters to feet (ft). Divide by 30.48—1 ft = 30.48 cm exactly. For height, construction, and US/UK measurements.
How to Convert Centimeter to Foot
Divide centimeters by 30.48 (1 ft = 30.48 cm).
Conversion Formula:
value * 0.0328083990Conversion Examples
Example: 30.48 cm to feet
- 30.48 ÷ 30.48 = 1 ft
1 ft
Exact definition.
Example: 180 cm to feet
- 180 ÷ 30.48 ≈ 5.91 ft
≈ 5.91 ft
Typical adult height.
Conversion Chart
| Centimeter | Foot |
|---|---|
| 30.48 | 1 |
| 60.96 | 2 |
| 91.44 | 3 |
| 152.4 | 5 |
| 304.8 | 10 |
| 457.2 | 15 |
| 609.6 | 20 |
| 762 | 25 |
| 1524 | 50 |
| 3048 | 100 |
Conversion Formula
Divide centimeters by **30.48** for feet.
Quick Conversion Tip
cm ÷ 30.48 = ft. Example: 180 cm ≈ 5.91 ft.
Unit Definitions
Centimeter (cm)
A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter (1/100 m). It is a practical unit for everyday measurements and is commonly used in science, engineering, and daily life worldwide.
1 centimeter = 10 millimeters = 0.1 decimeters = 0.01 meters = 0.00001 kilometers = 0.393701 inches
Foot (ft)
A foot is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom for measuring length, height, and dimensions.
1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 meters = 30.48 centimeters = 0.333333 yards
Common Use Cases
- Height in feet from cm.
- Construction (US/UK).
- Real estate room dimensions.
- Homework on cm ↔ ft.
Understanding the Conversion
1 foot = 30.48 cm (exact). Divide cm by 30.48.
Examples: 30.48 cm = 1 ft; 100 cm ≈ 3.28 ft; 180 cm ≈ 5.91 ft (height). Common for US/UK construction and body height.
Multiply feet by 30.48 for cm.
Height in feet from cm. The table and FAQ on this page walk through the factor if you need it.
FAQs
How many cm in one foot?
Exactly 30.48 centimeters.
How do I convert cm to feet?
Divide centimeters by 30.48.
What is 175 cm in feet?
175 ÷ 30.48 ≈ 5.74 feet.