Convert Centimeters to feet
1 centimeter = 0.032808 feet · ft = cm ÷ 30.48
When you need this conversion
Height is the dominant reason people search this one. Most of the world records height in centimeters, but US immigration forms, driver's licenses, sports rosters, and dating profiles use feet and inches — so a 170 cm measurement has to become 5 feet 7 inches. It also appears in ceiling heights and room dimensions when reading floor plans across regions.
Centimeters to feet conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.032808 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.065617 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.098425 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.164042 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.328084 ft |
| 15 cm | 0.492126 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.656168 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.82021 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.6404 ft |
| 75 cm | 2.4606 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.2808 ft |
| 250 cm | 8.2021 ft |
| 500 cm | 16.4042 ft |
| 1,000 cm | 32.8084 ft |
The formula
ft = cm ÷ 30.48Because both units measure length, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many feet are in a centimeter?
- There are 0.032808 feet in 1 centimeter. The formula is ft = cm ÷ 30.48.
- How do you convert centimeters to feet?
- Use the formula ft = cm ÷ 30.48. For example, 10 centimeters equals 0.328084 feet.
- Is the centimeters to feet conversion exact?
- Yes. Centimeters and feet are both units of length, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is cm short for?
- cm is the standard symbol for centimeter (also written as centimetres). ft is the symbol for foot.