Centimeter to Foot Converter (cm to ft)
1 centimeter = 0.0328084 foot. A foot is 12 inches, and because the inch is exactly 2.54 cm, a foot is exactly 30.48 cm.
Result
180 cm = 5.9055118 ft
How to convert centimeter to foot
A foot is 12 inches, and because the inch is exactly 2.54 cm, a foot is exactly 30.48 cm. Feet are used for human height, room dimensions and aviation altitude in the US and UK, while centimeters are standard in the rest of the world.
Formula
ft = cm × 0.0328084
Worked example
180 cm × 0.0328084 = 5.90551 ft
Centimeter to Foot quick-reference table
| Centimeter (cm) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.0328084 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.164042 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.328084 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.82021 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.64042 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.28084 ft |
Real-life examples
A 180 cm door frame, a 200 cm sofa or a passenger who is 165 cm tall can be expressed in feet to compare with US product listings.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm is 5 feet 10 inches?
Convert the inches to feet first: 5 ft 10 in = 5.8333 ft, which is 177.8 cm.
Why is a foot exactly 30.48 cm?
A foot is defined as 12 inches and an inch as exactly 2.54 cm, so 12 x 2.54 = 30.48 cm exactly.
What is 1 centimeter in foot?
1 centimeter = 0.0328084 foot (cm to ft).
What is the formula to convert cm to ft?
ft = cm × 0.0328084. For example, 180 cm × 0.0328084 = 5.90551 ft.
How do I convert ft back to cm?
Use the reverse converter: 1 foot = 30.48 centimeter. Check: 5.90551 ft converts back to 180 cm.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? Foot to Centimeter converter (ft to cm): 1 foot = 30.48 centimeter.
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