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Feet to Centimeters (ft to cm) Converter

1 foot (ft) = 30.48 centimeters (cm). To convert feet to centimeters, multiply by 30.48: 6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm. Also searched as feet to centimetres.

1 ft = 30.48 cm
Convert the other way: Centimeters to Feet

Quick facts

How to convert feet to centimeters

  1. Take the value in feet.
  2. Multiply it by 30.48 (the number of centimeters in one foot).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
cm = ft × 30.48

Worked example (a six-foot person): 6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm.

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

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).

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

ft to cm chart from 1 to 100

Centimeters to Feet conversion table

Centimeters to Feet conversion table
Centimeters [cm]Feet [ft]
0.01 cm0.000328084 ft
0.1 cm0.0032808399 ft
1 cm0.032808399 ft
2 cm0.0656167979 ft
3 cm0.0984251969 ft
5 cm0.1640419948 ft
10 cm0.3280839895 ft
20 cm0.656167979 ft
50 cm1.6404199475 ft
100 cm3.280839895 ft
1000 cm32.8083989501 ft

Feet vs Centimeters

FootCentimeter
Symbolftcm
Equals1 ft = 30.48 cm1 cm = 0.0328084 ft

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in a foot?

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

How many feet are in a centimeter?

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

How do I convert feet to centimeters?

Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, 10 ft × 30.48 = 304.8 cm. To convert back, multiply by 0.0328084.

What is 10 ft in centimeters?

10 ft = 304.8 cm.

What is 100 ft in centimeters?

100 ft = 3,048 cm.

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