How to convert feet to centimeters
- Take the value in feet.
- Use the formula centimeters = feet × 30.48.
- For example, 1 ft is 30.48 cm.
About feet and centimeters
A foot is 12 inches of exactly 2.54 cm, so 1 foot is exactly 30.48 cm. Multiply feet by 30.48 to get centimeters. For a rough answer multiply by 30, which is about 1.6% low.
Most people search this for height: US and UK heights are given in feet and inches, while doctors, clothing size charts and ID documents in most countries use centimeters.
Examples
- 1 ft (a 12 inch ruler) is 30.48 cm
- 3 ft (one yard) is 91.44 cm
- 5.5 ft (a person 5 ft 6 in tall) is 167.64 cm
- 6 ft (a person 6 ft tall) is 182.88 cm
Feet to centimeters chart
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 15.24 |
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 1.5 | 45.72 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 2.5 | 76.2 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 3.5 | 106.68 |
| 4 | 121.92 |
| 4.5 | 137.16 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 5.25 | 160.02 |
| 5.5 | 167.64 |
| 5.75 | 175.26 |
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 6 | 182.88 |
| 6.25 | 190.5 |
| 6.5 | 198.12 |
| 7 | 213.36 |
| 8 | 243.84 |
| 9 | 274.32 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 12 | 365.76 |
| 15 | 457.2 |
| 20 | 609.6 |
| 25 | 762 |
| 50 | 1,524 |
| 100 | 3,048 |