Convert centimeters to feet instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Centimetres to feet is the conversion behind height conversions, room dimensions and furniture listings, but the answer is rarely wanted as a decimal. 170 cm is 5.58 ft, yet nobody says that — people say five foot seven. To get there, divide by 30.48 for the feet, then turn the leftover fraction into inches by multiplying by 12. The foot is defined as exactly 30.48 cm, so the maths is exact; the only rounding is in how you present the inches. For heights, round to the nearest half or whole inch, and remember that two people a centimetre apart can legitimately report the same feet-and-inches figure.
How to convert centimeters to feet
Multiply the value by 0.03280839895.
ft = cm × 0.03280839895Example: 10 cm = 0.3281 ft.
Centimeters to Feet conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.0328 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.0656 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.0984 ft |
| 4 cm | 0.1312 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.164 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.3281 ft |
| 15 cm | 0.4921 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.6562 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.8202 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.6404 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.2808 ft |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter equals 0.0328 feet.
What is the formula to convert cm to ft?
To convert cm to ft, multiply the value by 0.03280839895. The full formula is: ft = cm × 0.03280839895.
How do I convert feet back to centimeters?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the feet field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: cm = ft ÷ 0.03280839895.
Is the cm to ft conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.03280839895) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.