Convert ft to cm Instantly
Use this Feet to Centimeters converter to convert ft into cm accurately. One international foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters, so the conversion is simple, exact, and reliable.
Convert feet to centimeters, reverse centimeters to feet, combine feet and inches into centimeters, or convert one length across common metric and U.S. customary units.
Enter a length in feet. The calculator multiplies by exactly 30.48 centimeters per foot.
Decimals are supported, including values such as 5.5 ft.
Reverse the conversion by dividing centimeters by 30.48.
The result also shows feet-and-inches form for convenience.
Enter whole or decimal feet plus extra inches to calculate the total length in centimeters.
Enter one length and choose its unit to see equivalent feet, centimeters, meters, inches, yards, and millimeters.
Converting feet to centimeters is a direct length conversion. The international foot is exactly 0.3048 meter, while one meter contains exactly 100 centimeters. That makes one foot exactly 30.48 centimeters.
For example, if a height is 6 feet, multiply 6 by 30.48. The result is exactly 182.88 centimeters.
The relationship is exact because the international inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters and one foot contains exactly 12 inches:
The table below shows common foot measurements converted to centimeters, meters, and inches.
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm | 0.3048 m | 12 in |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm | 0.6096 m | 24 in |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm | 0.9144 m | 36 in |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm | 1.2192 m | 48 in |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm | 1.524 m | 60 in |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm | 1.8288 m | 72 in |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm | 2.1336 m | 84 in |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm | 2.4384 m | 96 in |
| 9 ft | 274.32 cm | 2.7432 m | 108 in |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm | 3.048 m | 120 in |
Many heights and building dimensions are written in mixed feet-and-inches notation, such as 5 ft 8 in. In that case, convert the full measurement to inches first, then multiply by 2.54.
For example, 5 ft 8 in equals 68 total inches. Multiplying 68 by 2.54 gives 172.72 cm.
| Feet & Inches | Total Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 60 in | 152.4 cm |
| 5 ft 4 in | 64 in | 162.56 cm |
| 5 ft 8 in | 68 in | 172.72 cm |
| 6 ft 0 in | 72 in | 182.88 cm |
| 6 ft 4 in | 76 in | 193.04 cm |
| 6 ft 8 in | 80 in | 203.2 cm |
To convert centimeters back to feet, divide by 30.48:
For example, 180 cm ÷ 30.48 ≈ 5.9055 ft. If you need a familiar mixed-unit form, 180 cm is about 5 ft 10.87 in.
For related tools, see our Centimeters to Feet, Meters to Feet, and Millimeters to Inches converters.
Feet and centimeters frequently appear together in international specifications, product dimensions, health and sports measurements, construction plans, furniture sizing, room dimensions, and manufacturing data.
The relationship follows directly from the exact inch definition.
A person who is 6 feet tall is exactly 182.88 cm. A height of 5 ft 8 in equals 172.72 cm.
A room wall measuring 12 ft long is exactly 365.76 cm. This can be useful when matching U.S. architectural measurements with metric furniture or material dimensions.
A table 6.5 ft long converts to 198.12 cm. Decimal feet can be converted directly without first changing them to feet and inches.
2.54 converts inches to centimeters. Feet must first account for 12 inches, giving 30.48 cm per foot.
5.8 decimal feet is 5 ft 9.6 in, so the two notations are not interchangeable.
Feet and centimeters are length units; square feet and square centimeters are area units.
For precise work, calculate with the exact factor and round only the final result.
The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meter, and the inch is exactly 0.0254 meter. These exact definitions make the foot-to-centimeter conversion factor exactly 30.48.
For authoritative measurement-unit information, see the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SI Units resources and the BIPM measurement-unit guidance.
Quick answers to common ft and cm conversion questions.