Convert Feet to centimeters
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters · cm = ft × 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.
Feet to centimeters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 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 | 1,524 cm |
| 75 ft | 2,286 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 250 ft | 7,620 cm |
| 500 ft | 15,240 cm |
| 1,000 ft | 30,480 cm |
The formula
cm = ft × 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 centimeters are in a foot?
- There are 30.48 centimeters in 1 foot. The formula is cm = ft × 30.48.
- How do you convert feet to centimeters?
- Use the formula cm = ft × 30.48. For example, 10 feet equals 304.8 centimeters.
- Is the feet to centimeters conversion exact?
- Yes. Feet and centimeters are both units of length, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is ft short for?
- ft is the standard symbol for foot (also written as ft). cm is the symbol for centimeter.