Feet to cm converter
Convert foot [ft] to centimeter [cm], or vice versa.
Common heights in cm
cm = feet × 30.48
For reverse: feet = cm × 0.03281. 1 foot = exactly 30.48 cm by international agreement.
- Enter feet in the From field
- Click Convert — result appears in cm
- Use ⇅ to reverse (cm → feet)
Foot
Definition: A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. Since 1959, it has been defined as exactly 30.48 centimeters. 1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 meters.
Current use: The foot is widely used in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada for measuring height, short distances, and room dimensions. Height in feet and inches is the standard way people describe their stature in these countries.
Centimeter
Definition: A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one-hundredth of a meter (0.01 m) or 10 millimeters. It is part of the International System of Units (SI).
Current use: The centimeter is used worldwide for measuring height, small distances, and in everyday contexts where meters are too large. Most countries outside the US use centimeters (or meters) to express height.
Feet to cm conversion table
| Feet [ft] | Centimeters [cm] | Common search |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm | 1 foot to cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm | 2 feet to cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm | 3 feet to cm |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm | 4 feet to cm |
| 5 ft | 152.40 cm | 5 feet to cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm | 6 feet to cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm | 7 feet to cm |
| 10 ft | 304.80 cm | 10 feet to cm |
Frequently asked questions
What is 5 ft 7 in cm?
5 feet 7 inches in cm = (5 × 30.48) + (7 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 17.78 = 170.18 cm.
How tall is 5'4" in cm?
5 feet 4 inches = (5 × 30.48) + (4 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 10.16 = 162.56 cm.
How to convert feet to cm?
Multiply the feet value by 30.48. For example, 6 feet × 30.48 = 182.88 cm. If you have feet and inches, first convert inches to feet (divide by 12), then multiply the total by 30.48.
What is 5'10" in cm?
5 feet 10 inches = (5 × 30.48) + (10 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 25.4 = 177.8 cm.
How many cm is 6 feet?
6 feet = 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm.
What is 160 cm in feet?
160 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.249 feet = approximately 5 feet 3 inches.
How to convert feet and inches to cm?
Use the formula: cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54). Our converter works with decimal feet — for 5'6", enter 5.5 feet to get 167.64 cm.