Foot to Centimeter Converter (ft to cm)
1 foot = 30.48 centimeter. A foot is 12 inches, and because the inch is exactly 2.54 cm, a foot is exactly 30.48 cm.
Result
6 ft = 182.88 cm
How to convert foot to centimeter
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
cm = ft × 30.48
Worked example
6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm
Foot to Centimeter quick-reference table
| Foot (ft) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
Real-life examples
Giving your height on a form that wants centimeters: 5 ft 9 in is 5.75 ft, which is about 175.3 cm. Also useful for furniture, ceiling height and baby length charts.
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 foot in centimeter?
1 foot = 30.48 centimeter (ft to cm).
What is the formula to convert ft to cm?
cm = ft × 30.48. For example, 6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm.
How do I convert cm back to ft?
Use the reverse converter: 1 centimeter = 0.0328084 foot. Check: 182.88 cm converts back to 6 ft.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? Centimeter to Foot converter (cm to ft): 1 centimeter = 0.0328084 foot.
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