Convert Feet to centimeters

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters · cm = ft × 30.48

ft
Centimeters
30.48cm

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters

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

Conversion table from feet to centimeters
Feet (ft)Centimeters (cm)
1 ft30.48 cm
2 ft60.96 cm
3 ft91.44 cm
5 ft152.4 cm
10 ft304.8 cm
15 ft457.2 cm
20 ft609.6 cm
25 ft762 cm
50 ft1,524 cm
75 ft2,286 cm
100 ft3,048 cm
250 ft7,620 cm
500 ft15,240 cm
1,000 ft30,480 cm

The formula

cm = ft × 30.48

Because 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.