Feet to Centimeters
Type feet (ft), see centimeters (cm).
By Akash Yadav Updated 19 October 2026
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The formula
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.
Common values
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 |
Before you rely on it
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.
1 foot is exactly 30.48 cm, because the foot is defined as 0.3048 m. Nothing about this conversion is rounded except what you do to the answer afterwards.
Countries that use centimeters usually round heights to the whole centimeter. A 6 ft person is exactly 182.88 cm, which a form or an ID card would record as 183 cm.
Common questions
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, so it is the same height as 5.75 ft: exactly 175.26 cm.
How many cm is 5.5 feet?
5.5 feet is 5 ft 6 in, exactly 167.64 cm.
How many cm is 5 feet?
5 feet is exactly 152.4 cm.
How many cm is 6 feet?
6 feet is exactly 182.88 cm.
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