Feet to Centimeters Converter
One international foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters. This factor is derived from the exact definition of the international foot as 0.3048 meters.
Result
1 ft = 30.48 cm
centimeters = feet × 30.48
Formula
centimeters = feet × 30.48
Reverse:
feet = centimeters × 0.03280839895013123
Formula variables
- feet — length in international feet (ft).
- centimeters — equivalent length in centimeters (cm).
- 30.48 — exact centimeters per international foot, derived from 1 ft = 0.3048 m × 100 cm/m.
Worked Examples
Example 1: 1 ft to cm
- Start: 1 ft.
- Multiply: 1 × 30.48 = 30.48.
- Result: 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters exactly.
Example 2: 5 ft to cm
- Start: 5 ft.
- Multiply: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4.
- Result: 5 feet = 152.4 centimeters.
Example 3: 6 ft to cm
- Start: 6 ft.
- Multiply: 6 × 30.48 = 182.88.
- Result: 6 feet = 182.88 centimeters. A common adult height.
Example 4: 5 ft 6 in to cm
- Convert to inches: 5 × 12 + 6 = 66 in.
- Convert inches to cm: 66 × 2.54 = 167.64.
- Or equivalently: 5.5 ft × 30.48 = 167.64.
- Result: 5' 6" = 167.64 cm.
Common Conversion Table
| Feet (ft) | Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 24 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 36 | 91.44 |
| 4 | 48 | 121.92 |
| 5 | 60 | 152.40 |
| 5.5 | 66 | 167.64 |
| 6 | 72 | 182.88 |
| 6.5 | 78 | 198.12 |
| 7 | 84 | 213.36 |
| 10 | 120 | 304.80 |
Height Reference (Feet/Inches to Centimeters)
| Feet & Inches | Total Inches | Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5' 0" | 60 | 152.4 | 1.524 |
| 5' 2" | 62 | 157.5 | 1.575 |
| 5' 4" | 64 | 162.6 | 1.626 |
| 5' 6" | 66 | 167.6 | 1.676 |
| 5' 8" | 68 | 172.7 | 1.727 |
| 5' 10" | 70 | 177.8 | 1.778 |
| 6' 0" | 72 | 182.9 | 1.829 |
| 6' 2" | 74 | 188.0 | 1.880 |
| 6' 4" | 76 | 193.0 | 1.930 |
Real-World Uses
- Height measurement: Converting feet and inches to centimeters for medical records, sports rosters, and international documents.
- Aviation: Altitudes are in feet worldwide; runway lengths and clearances may be given in meters or centimeters.
- Construction and engineering: US construction uses feet; metric plans use centimeters or millimeters.
- Sports: Track and field, swimming, and other sports use meters internationally, feet in the US.
- Interior design: Furniture dimensions are often specified in inches and centimeters.
Unit Definitions
Foot (ft)
The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, equal to exactly 12 inches or 1/3 of a yard. Fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement.
Centimeter (cm)
Exactly 1/100 of a meter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many centimeters in a foot?
Exactly 30.48 centimeters in one international foot.
How do you convert feet to centimeters?
Multiply the feet value by 30.48. For example, 5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.
How many cm is 6 feet?
6 feet = 182.88 centimeters.
How many cm is 5 feet 6 inches?
5' 6" = 66 inches = 167.64 centimeters.
Is 180 cm the same as 6 feet?
Close but not exact. 180 cm = 5.9055 feet (about 5' 10.9"). 6 feet = 182.88 cm exactly.