Feet to Centimeters
Type feet (ft), see centimeters (cm).
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How to convert feet to centimeters
To change feet into centimeters, multiply by 30.48.
centimeters = feet × 30.48
Going the other way: feet = centimeters × 0.03280839895
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters. This factor is the exact definition of the unit, not a rounded estimate.
Worked example
You have 6 feet. Multiply by 30.48: 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm .
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 |
| 5.5 ft | 167.64 cm |
| 5.75 ft | 175.26 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 6.5 ft | 198.12 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
Heights written as feet and inches
A height like 5′ 7″ is not 5.7 feet. There are 12 inches in a foot, so 5 ft 7 in is 5 + 7/12 ≈ 5.5833 feet, which is about 170.2 cm.
Convert the inches to a fraction of a foot first, then type that number above.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a foot?
1 foot is about 30.48 cm.
How do I convert feet and inches to centimeters together?
Convert the inches to a fraction of a foot first (divide by 12), add it to the whole feet, then type that single number above.
How tall is 5 feet 9 inches in cm?
5 ft 9 in is 5 + 9/12 = 5.75 feet, which is about 175.3 cm.
How many feet is 180 cm?
180 cm is about 5.91 feet.
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