Feet to CM Converter

Feet to cm converter

Instantly calculate! Your online conversion tool always at hand to easily convert feet to cm. Perfect for height measurements, construction projects, and international size conversions. Simply enter your value and get accurate results immediately.

How to Convert Feet to CM

cm = feet × 30.48

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
1 centimeter = 0.0328084 feet

Example: convert 5 ft to cm:
5 ft = 5 × 30.48 cm = 152.4 cm

Feet to cm

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1 ft = 30.48 cm

Feet to CM Conversion Table (1-100)

Feet	CM
1	30.48
2	60.96
3	91.44
4	121.92
5	152.40
6	182.88
7	213.36
8	243.84
9	274.32
10	304.80

Feet	CM
11	335.28
12	365.76
13	396.24
14	426.72
15	457.20
16	487.68
17	518.16
18	548.64
19	579.12
20	609.60

Feet	CM
25	762.00
30	914.40
40	1219.20
50	1524.00
60	1828.80
70	2133.60
75	2286.00
80	2438.40
90	2743.20
100	3048.00

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About the Units

Foot (ft)

A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It equals 12 inches or one-third of a yard. Since 1959, the foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 cm). The foot is commonly used for measuring height and elevation in the United States and United Kingdom.

Centimeter (cm)

A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter. The metric system was introduced in France in the 1790s and is now the standard system of measurement in most countries worldwide.

When to Convert Feet to CM

Feet to CM for Height

Converting feet to centimeters is essential when measuring human height across different systems. Medical records in most countries use centimeters, while the US and UK commonly express height in feet and inches. For example, a person who is 5'10" is 177.8 cm tall.

Feet to CM for Construction

In construction and building projects, converting between feet and centimeters is a daily task. US building codes use feet for room dimensions, ceiling heights, and lumber sizes, while international standards often require metric measurements for compliance.

Feet to CM for Room Size

When buying furniture or planning room layouts, you often need to convert room dimensions from feet to centimeters. A standard 10×12 foot room is 304.8×365.76 cm. This conversion helps when shopping for international furniture brands that list sizes in metric.

Feet to CM for Sports

Sports measurements frequently require feet to cm conversion. Athletic heights are listed in feet in the US but centimeters internationally. A basketball hoop at 10 feet is 304.8 cm high, and track & field equipment dimensions are often specified in both systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cm in a foot?

There are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot. This is an internationally agreed-upon standard defined in 1959. To convert any number of feet to cm, simply multiply by 30.48.

Is feet used in the US?

Yes, feet is the primary unit of length in the United States for everyday measurements. Americans use feet to measure height (e.g., "I'm 5'9""), room dimensions, building heights, and elevation. The US is one of the few countries that has not fully adopted the metric system.

Why convert feet to cm?

Converting feet to cm is necessary when communicating measurements internationally, filling out medical forms in metric countries, purchasing products with metric sizing, or working on projects that require metric specifications. Since most of the world uses centimeters, this conversion bridges the gap between imperial and metric systems.

Feet vs meters - what's the difference?

Feet and meters are both units of length but belong to different measurement systems. One foot equals 0.3048 meters (or 30.48 cm). One meter equals approximately 3.281 feet. Feet are part of the imperial/US customary system, while meters are the base unit of the metric system used by most countries worldwide.

How accurate is feet to cm conversion?

The conversion from feet to centimeters is exact, not an approximation. Since 1959, 1 foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 cm). This means every feet-to-cm conversion using the factor 30.48 gives a precise result with no rounding error.

How many cm is 1 foot?

1 foot is exactly equal to 30.48 centimeters.

How do I convert feet to cm?

To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the feet value by 30.48. For example, 5 feet = 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.

What is the formula for feet to cm?

The formula is: centimeters = feet × 30.48.

How many cm is 3 feet?

3 feet equals 91.44 centimeters (3 × 30.48 = 91.44 cm).

How many cm is 5 feet?

5 feet equals 152.4 centimeters.

What is 6 feet in cm?

6 feet equals 182.88 centimeters.

How tall is 5'4" in cm?

5 feet 4 inches equals approximately 162.56 centimeters (5 × 30.48 + 4 × 2.54 = 162.56 cm).

How tall is 5'6" in cm?

5 feet 6 inches equals approximately 167.64 centimeters (5 × 30.48 + 6 × 2.54 = 167.64 cm).

How tall is 5'7" in cm?

5 feet 7 inches equals approximately 170.18 centimeters (5 × 30.48 + 7 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm).

How tall is 5'9" in cm?

5 feet 9 inches equals approximately 175.26 centimeters (5 × 30.48 + 9 × 2.54 = 175.26 cm).

How tall is 5'10" in cm?

5 feet 10 inches equals approximately 177.8 centimeters (5 × 30.48 + 10 × 2.54 = 177.8 cm).

How tall is 5'11" in cm?

5 feet 11 inches equals approximately 180.34 centimeters (5 × 30.48 + 11 × 2.54 = 180.34 cm).

How tall is 6'1" in cm?

6 feet 1 inch equals approximately 185.42 centimeters (6 × 30.48 + 1 × 2.54 = 185.42 cm).

Why is 1 foot equal to 30.48 cm?

In 1959, the international yard and pound agreement defined the foot as exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 cm).

How many feet is 1 meter?

1 meter equals approximately 3.281 feet.

How many inches are in a foot?

There are exactly 12 inches in one foot.

What countries use feet?

Feet are primarily used in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada for measuring height and distances.