Convert feet to centimeters instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Feet to centimetres is what most of the world needs to read American heights, building plans and product dimensions. One foot is exactly 30.48 cm (fixed in 1959), so converting a whole-foot figure is exact. The common trap is height written as feet and inches: 5 ft 10 in is not 5.10 ft. Convert the inches too — 12 inches to the foot — so 5'10" is 70 inches, or 177.8 cm. Measurements quoted by airlines, sports leagues and passport forms are often rounded to the nearest centimetre, so a difference of 1 cm between sources is usually rounding, not a mistake.
How to convert feet to centimeters
Multiply the value by 30.48.
cm = ft × 30.48Example: 10 ft = 304.8 cm.
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 |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 50 ft | 1524 cm |
| 100 ft | 3048 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters is 1 foot?
1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters.
What is the formula to convert ft to cm?
To convert ft to cm, multiply the value by 30.48. The full formula is: cm = ft × 30.48.
How do I convert centimeters back to feet?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the centimeters field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: ft = cm ÷ 30.48.
Is the ft to cm conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (30.48) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.