Feet to cm Converter
Conversion formula
1 ft = 30.48 cm
Feet are used for height, room dimensions and short distances in the US and the UK. Metric forms, furniture specifications and international size charts need centimeters instead. For a height with inches, such as 5 ft 8 in, turn it into inches first (5 × 12 + 8 = 68 in) and multiply by 2.54 to get 172.72 cm.
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How to convert feet to centimeters
- 1
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters, so multiply by 30.48.
- 2
Example: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.
Feet to cm conversion chart
| Feet | 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 |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet to centimeters?
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters, so multiply by 30.48. For example, 5 ft = 152.4 cm.
How many centimeters are in one foot?
One foot equals 30.48 centimeters.
Is this length conversion exact?
Yes. Since 1959 the inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 cm and the foot as exactly 0.3048 m, so imperial and metric lengths convert with exact factors. Results here are rounded only for display.