Convert Feet to Centimeters
ft to cm · length conversion
What are feet and centimeters?
A foot is 12 inches (0.3048 m), commonly used for height and short distances in the US. A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, roughly the width of an adult fingernail. 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 feet to centimeters
1 ft = 30.48 cm. To convert, multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, 5 ft = 152.4 cm, and 20 ft = 609.6 cm. To go the other way, multiply centimeters by 0.0328084 (since 1 cm = 0.0328084 ft).
Feet to Centimeters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 20 | 609.6 |
| 50 | 1,524 |
| 100 | 3,048 |
FAQ
What is 1 ft in cm?
1 ft = 30.48 cm. To convert any amount, multiply the number of feet by 30.48.
How do I convert centimeters back to feet?
Go the other way: 1 cm = 0.0328084 ft, so multiply centimeters by 0.0328084 to get feet.
Is a feet bigger than a centimeter?
Yes — 1 ft is the larger unit, equal to 30.48 cm.
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.