Convert Centimeters to Feet
cm to ft · length conversion
What are centimeters and feet?
A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, roughly the width of an adult fingernail. A foot is 12 inches (0.3048 m), commonly used for height and short distances in the US. For scale: a doorway is about 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, and a marathon is 42.2 km (26.2 mi).
How to convert centimeters to feet
1 cm = 0.0328084 ft. To convert, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.0328084. For example, 5 cm = 0.164042 ft, and 20 cm = 0.656168 ft. To go the other way, multiply feet by 30.48 (since 1 ft = 30.48 cm).
Centimeters to Feet conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0328084 |
| 2 | 0.0656168 |
| 5 | 0.164042 |
| 10 | 0.328084 |
| 20 | 0.656168 |
| 50 | 1.64042 |
| 100 | 3.28084 |
FAQ
What is 1 cm in ft?
1 cm = 0.0328084 ft. To convert any amount, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.0328084.
How do I convert feet back to centimeters?
Go the other way: 1 ft = 30.48 cm, so multiply feet by 30.48 to get centimeters.
Is a centimeter bigger than a feet?
No — 1 cm is the smaller unit, equal to 0.0328084 ft (it takes 30.48 cm to make one ft).
Are these length conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.