Convert Feet to Centimeters
1 Foot (ft) = 30.48 Centimeters (cm). Use the free converter below to instantly convert any foot value to centimeters, or view the full conversion table and formula.
1 ft = 30.48 cm
Foot to Centimeter Conversion Table
How to Convert Feet to Centimeters
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For feet and inches combined, first convert everything to inches (feet × 12 + inches), then multiply by 2.54.
Worked Example: Convert 4 ft to cm
Start with the value in feet
4 ft
Apply the formula
cm = 4 × 30.48
Calculate the result
4 ft = 121.92 cm
Foot to Centimeter Examples
1 ft is equal to 30.48 cm. Using the formula feet × 30.48, 1 ft converts to 30.48 cm.
2 ft is equal to 60.96 cm. Using the formula feet × 30.48, 2 ft converts to 60.96 cm.
3 ft is equal to 91.44 cm. Using the formula feet × 30.48, 3 ft converts to 91.44 cm.
4 ft is equal to 121.92 cm. Using the formula feet × 30.48, 4 ft converts to 121.92 cm.
5 ft is equal to 152.4 cm. Using the formula feet × 30.48, 5 ft converts to 152.4 cm.
5.5 ft is equal to 167.64 cm. Using the formula feet × 30.48, 5.5 ft converts to 167.64 cm.
6 ft is equal to 182.88 cm. Using the formula feet × 30.48, 6 ft converts to 182.88 cm.
6.5 ft is equal to 198.12 cm. Using the formula feet × 30.48, 6.5 ft converts to 198.12 cm.
Converting Centimeters to Feet
Need the reverse conversion? Use the table below for a quick reference converting centimeters back to feet.
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0328 |
| 5 | 0.164 |
| 10 | 0.3281 |
| 15 | 0.4921 |
| 20 | 0.6562 |
| 25 | 0.8202 |
Feet to Centimeters FAQ
How many cm is 1 foot?
1 foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters.
How many cm is 5 foot 7?
5 feet 7 inches equals 170.18 cm. Convert: (5 × 30.48) + (7 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 17.78 = 170.18 cm.
Understanding Feet and Centimeters
What is a Foot (ft)?
The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system. It is commonly abbreviated as ft and relates to centimeters by a factor of 30.48.
What is a Centimeter (cm)?
The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system. It is commonly abbreviated as cm and relates to feet by a factor of 0.032808.