Feet to Centimeters Converter
Convert feet to cm: multiply by 30.48. 1 foot = 30.48 cm exactly. For height, furniture, and body measurements.
How to Convert Foot to Centimeter
Multiply feet by 30.48 (1 ft = 30.48 cm).
Conversion Formula:
value * 30.4800000000Conversion Examples
Example: 5 feet to cm
- 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
152.4 cm
Common height.
Example: 6 feet to cm
- 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm
182.88 cm
Six feet.
Conversion Chart
| Foot | Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.048 |
| 0.5 | 15.24 |
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2.5 | 76.2 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 25 | 762 |
| 50 | 1524 |
| 100 | 3048 |
Conversion Formula
Multiply feet by **30.48** for centimeters.
Quick Conversion Tip
ft × 30.48 = cm. Example: 6 ft = 182.88 cm.
Unit Definitions
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
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
Common Use Cases
- Human height (ft → cm).
- Furniture and room size.
- Sports and fitness.
- Medical charts.
Understanding the Conversion
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters (exact).
Examples: 5 ft = 152.4 cm · 6 ft = 182.88 cm · 1 ft = 30.48 cm.
The standard height conversion in most countries.
Human height (ft → cm). The table and FAQ on this page walk through the factor if you need it.
FAQs
How many cm in 1 foot?
30.48 centimeters exactly.
How do I convert feet to cm?
Multiply feet by 30.48.
How many cm is 5 feet 10 inches?
5×30.48 + 10×2.54 ≈ 177.8 cm.