Feet to CM Converter
Convert feet to centimeters in one step. Enter a length in feet and get the exact value in cm, with the formula, height examples and a feet-and-inches chart below.
Centimeters = Feet × 30.48
Feet to CM Formula
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the number of feet by 30.48. The factor is exact, because 1 foot is 12 inches and 1 inch is 2.54 cm. If a height is given in feet and inches, convert it to total inches first (feet × 12 + inches) and multiply by 2.54, which gives the same answer. To convert centimeters to feet, divide by 30.48.
Feet and Centimeters Explained
The foot (ft) is an imperial and US customary unit of length made up of 12 inches. People in the US, and often the UK, state their height in feet and inches, and many room and building dimensions use feet too. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, which is 30.48 centimeters.
The centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday unit for body height, clothing sizes and household dimensions in most countries that use the metric system.
How to Convert Feet to Centimeters
- Enter the length in feet. Decimals such as 5.5 work, and negative values are accepted for offsets and signed measurements.
- The answer in centimeters appears instantly, or press Convert Now.
- Use Swap Units to convert centimeters to feet, Copy Result to copy the answer, or Clear to start again.
Step-by-step by hand
- Write down the length in feet, for example 6 ft.
- Multiply by 30.48: 6 × 30.48 = 182.88.
- Add the unit: 6 ft = 182.88 cm.
Feet and inches to centimeters
For a height such as 5 ft 7 in, multiply the feet by 12 and add the inches: 5 × 12 + 7 = 67 in. Then multiply by 2.54: 67 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm. Alternatively enter 5.5833 (5 + 7/12) into the converter above. For a mental estimate, multiply feet by 30 and add 1.6% — or simply use 30 cm per foot for rough sizes.
Practical Examples
- Average height: 5 ft 6 in (5.5 ft) × 30.48 = 167.64 cm.
- Tall player: 6 ft 8 in is 80 in, or 203.2 cm.
- Doorway: a standard 7 ft door is 213.36 cm high.
- Table: a 3 ft wide table measures 91.44 cm.
- Garden bed: 2.5 ft wide = 76.2 cm.
- Negative value: −1.5 ft = -45.72 cm, for a position measured below a reference level.
Feet to CM – Common Values
Quick reference for frequently used conversions
| Feet and Inches | Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft 10 in | 4.8333 ft | 147.32 cm |
| 5 ft 0 in | 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 5 ft 2 in | 5.1667 ft | 157.48 cm |
| 5 ft 4 in | 5.3333 ft | 162.56 cm |
| 5 ft 6 in | 5.5 ft | 167.64 cm |
| 5 ft 8 in | 5.6667 ft | 172.72 cm |
| 5 ft 10 in | 5.8333 ft | 177.8 cm |
| 6 ft 0 in | 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 6 ft 2 in | 6.1667 ft | 187.96 cm |
| 6 ft 4 in | 6.3333 ft | 193.04 cm |
| 6 ft 6 in | 6.5 ft | 198.12 cm |
| 1 ft | 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 7 ft | 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 10 ft | 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 12 ft | 12 ft | 365.76 cm |
| 20 ft | 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 50 ft | 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 100 ft | 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
Where and Why This Conversion Is Used
Feet and centimeters meet most often when people compare heights or dimensions across the imperial and metric worlds.
- Height records: medical forms, sports profiles, passports and fitness apps may ask for height in cm while you know it in feet and inches.
- Furniture and appliances: items sold internationally list dimensions in feet or centimeters, and you need to check they fit your space.
- Building and renovation: plans, ceiling heights and door sizes from US sources must be converted for metric contractors.
- Gardening and outdoor projects: fence heights, bed widths and pole lengths are often sold in feet.
- Photography and film: lens focus distances and camera heights may be marked in feet, while rigs and stands use centimeters.
For related conversions see the Feet to Meters Converter and the CM to Feet Converter.