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Feet to Centimetres

Convert feet to centimetres instantly.

Feet to Centimetres (ft to cm) Converter

1 foot = 30.48 centimetres

1 ft = 30.48 cm (exact)
From
  • Centimetrescm
  • Inchesin
  • Feetft
To
  • Centimetrescm
  • Inchesin

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How it’s calculated

cm = ft × 30.48

  • Multiply the value in feet by 30.48.
  • To go back, divide by 30.48 (or multiply by 0.03280839895).
  • 1 ft = 30.48 cm · 1 cm = 0.03280839895 ft

Quick examples

1 foot = 30.48 centimetres · 1 cm = 0.032808 ft

  • 1 foot = 30.48 centimetres
  • 5 feet = 152.4 centimetres
  • 10 feet = 304.8 centimetres
  • 25 feet = 762 centimetres
  • 100 feet = 3,048 centimetres

Feet to centimetres conversion table

foot (ft) to centimetre (cm)
Feet (ft)Centimetres (cm)
0.1 ft3.048 cm
0.5 ft15.24 cm
1 ft30.48 cm
2 ft60.96 cm
3 ft91.44 cm
4 ft121.92 cm
5 ft152.4 cm
6 ft182.88 cm
7 ft213.36 cm
8 ft243.84 cm

About these units

Foot (ft)

US & imperial (identical)

1 ft = 0.3048 m (exact)

The international foot: 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m since 1959.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Centimetre (cm)

SI (metric)

1 cm = 0.01 m (exact)

Defined as exactly 1/100 of a metre.

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert feet to centimetres?

Use cm = ft × 30.48. Multiply the value in feet by 30.48.

How many centimetres are in 1 foot?

1 foot (ft) equals 30.48 centimetres (cm).

How many feet are in 1 centimetre?

1 centimetre (cm) equals 0.032808 feet (ft); more precisely 0.03280839895.

What is 10 ft in cm?

10 feet = 304.8 centimetres.

What is a foot?

The international foot: 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m since 1959.

What is a centimetre?

Defined as exactly 1/100 of a metre.

Related conversions

Formula: cm = ft × 30.48. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.