UnitSnapFeet to Centimeters
1 ft = 30.48 cm
Feet to centimeters is most often used for heights and short lengths that need to be shown in metric with more detail than meters provide. Medical forms, fitness apps, and international dating or sports profiles may ask for centimeters, while many people in the US and UK know their measurements in feet. One foot is exactly 30.48 cm.
When you need to convert feet to centimeters
- Entering a height on a form or app that only accepts centimeters
- Converting the size of a rug, shelf, or bed frame for a metric store
- Translating snake, fish, or pet lengths quoted in feet
- Adapting woodworking cut lists from US plans to a metric tape measure
How to convert feet to centimeters
cm = ft × 30.48
Example: 5 ft = 152.4 cm
Common lengths in feet
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
Tips for converting feet to centimeters
- Multiply feet by 30 for a fast estimate. The answer is about 1.6% low.
- A height like 5 ft 6 in is not 5.6 ft. Convert the inches separately (multiply by 2.54) and add them to the feet result.
- Decimal feet such as 5.5 mean five and a half feet. Make sure the input matches what the source actually meant.
Feet to Centimeters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 9 ft | 274.32 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 30 ft | 914.4 cm |
| 40 ft | 1,219.2 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 75 ft | 2,286 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 250 ft | 7,620 cm |
| 500 ft | 15,240 cm |
| 1,000 ft | 30,480 cm |
About the units
Feet: The foot is an imperial and US customary unit of length equal to 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is common for height, room dimensions and altitude.
Centimeters: The centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday unit for body height, clothing and small objects in most of the world.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in 1 foot?
1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters.
How many feet are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter equals 0.0328084 feet.
How do I convert feet to centimeters?
Use the formula cm = ft × 30.48.
What is 10 feet in centimeters?
10 feet equals 304.8 centimeters.
Related conversions
Factors: NIST SP 811 · SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44 — Updated