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Centimeters to Feet (cm to ft) Converter

1 centimeter (cm) = 0.0328084 feet (ft). To convert centimeters to feet, multiply by 0.0328084: 175 cm × 0.0328084 = 5.74147 ft. Also searched as centimetres to feet.

1 cm = 0.032808399 ft
≈ 3/8 in · nearest 1/16 inch: 3/8 in
Convert the other way: Feet to Centimeters

Quick facts

How to convert centimeters to feet

  1. Take the value in centimeters.
  2. Multiply it by 0.0328084 (the number of feet in one centimeter).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
ft = cm × 0.0328084

Worked example (a person's height): 175 cm × 0.0328084 = 5.74147 ft, which is about 5 ft 8 7/8 in.

To convert feet back to centimeters, multiply by 30.48, or divide by 0.0328084.

Converting a person's height? The height converter gives feet and inches directly, with a height chart.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B; the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 (1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly).

Centimeters to Feet conversion table

Centimeters to Feet conversion table
Centimeters [cm]Feet [ft]Feet and inches
0.01 cm0.000328084 ftunder 1/8 in
0.1 cm0.0032808399 ftunder 1/8 in
1 cm0.032808399 ft3/8 in
2 cm0.0656167979 ft3/4 in
3 cm0.0984251969 ft1 1/8 in
5 cm0.1640419948 ft2 in
10 cm0.3280839895 ft3 7/8 in
20 cm0.656167979 ft7 7/8 in
50 cm1.6404199475 ft1 ft 7 5/8 in
100 cm3.280839895 ft3 ft 3 3/8 in
1000 cm32.8083989501 ft32 ft 9 3/4 in

cm to ft chart from 1 to 100

Feet to Centimeters conversion table

Feet to Centimeters conversion table
Feet [ft]Centimeters [cm]
0.01 ft0.3048 cm
0.1 ft3.048 cm
1 ft30.48 cm
2 ft60.96 cm
3 ft91.44 cm
5 ft152.4 cm
10 ft304.8 cm
20 ft609.6 cm
50 ft1524 cm
100 ft3048 cm
1000 ft30480 cm

Centimeters vs Feet

CentimeterFoot
Symbolcmft
Equals1 cm = 0.0328084 ft1 ft = 30.48 cm

What is a centimeter?

One hundredth of a meter — a common everyday metric unit. Used worldwide for height, clothing sizes, and small object measurements outside the US.

What is a foot?

A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. Used in the US and UK for height, elevation, and aviation altitude worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a centimeter?

There are 0.0328084 feet in 1 centimeter (1 cm = 0.032808399 ft).

How many centimeters are in a foot?

There are 30.48 centimeters in 1 foot (1 ft = 30.48 cm).

How do I convert centimeters to feet?

Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.0328084. For example, 10 cm × 0.0328084 = 0.328084 ft. To convert back, multiply by 30.48.

What is 10 cm in feet?

10 cm = 0.328084 ft (3 7/8 in).

What is 100 cm in feet?

100 cm = 3.28084 ft (3 ft 3 3/8 in).

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B; the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 (1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.

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First published 28 October 2026 · Last reviewed 5 November 2026