# Feet to Centimeters Converter URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/conversion/foot-to-centimeter/ Last updated: 2026-10-25 > Convert feet (ft) to centimetres (cm): 1 foot = 30.48 cm, so multiply by 30.48 or divide by 0.032808399. Both fields are editable, so you can also type in centimetres and get feet back. ## Inputs - Feet (ft) ## Results - Centimetres ## Formula ``` 1 ft = 30.48 cm 1 cm = 0.032808399 ft cm = ft × 30.48 ``` ## Explanation Multiply feet by 30.48 to get centimetres. Height, furniture and room measurements given in feet convert precisely, because one foot is exactly 30.48 cm. ### How to use the Feet to Centimeters Converter - Type the number of feet into the **Feet** field. Decimals such as 3 are fine. - Read the answer in **Centimetres** – it updates as you type, with no button to press. - To convert the other way, type into **Centimetres** and the feet are recalculated. - Press **Copy results** to copy both values with the page title, or **Copy link** to share this exact conversion. This page converts only ft ⇄ cm. Need a different unit? Use the general length converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit. ### How it works Both units measure length, so they are always in the same ratio: one foot equals 30.48 centimetres. The calculator multiplies the number of feet you type by 30.48 to give centimetres, and when you type into the centimetres field it divides by the same factor to give feet. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the feet always doubles the centimetres. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation). ### How to convert feet to centimetres - Write down the value in feet, for example **6 ft**. - Multiply by the conversion factor 30.48 (because 1 foot = 30.48 cm). - 6 × 30.48 = **182.88 cm**. - To go back from centimetres to feet, divide by 30.48 – or multiply by 0.032808399. ### ft to cm conversion table FeetCentimetresCentimetresFeet0.5 ft15.24 cm1 cm0.032808399 ft1 ft30.48 cm2 cm0.065616798 ft2 ft60.96 cm5 cm0.16404199 ft3 ft91.44 cm10 cm0.32808399 ft4 ft121.92 cm20 cm0.65616798 ft5 ft152.4 cm50 cm1.6404199 ft5.5 ft167.64 cm100 cm3.2808399 ft6 ft182.88 cm1,000 cm32.808399 ft6.5 ft198.12 cm7 ft213.36 cm8 ft243.84 cm10 ft304.8 cm ### What is a foot? The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m and contains 12 inches. It remains the everyday unit for height, room dimensions and altitude in the U.S., and for aviation altitude worldwide. ### What is a centimetre? A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre (10 mm). It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing, furniture and school rulers. ### Quick mental conversion For a fast estimate, multiply feet by about **30** to get centimetres; the error is about 1.6%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure. ### Common mistakes to avoid Mixing the international foot (0.3048 m) with the old u.s. survey foot, confusing nautical and statute miles, and writing decimal feet such as 5.5 ft as “5 ft 5 in” (it is 5 ft 6 in). ## Worked example Inputs — Feet: 6 ft. Results — **Centimetres = 182.88 cm**. ## FAQ **How many cm is 6 feet?** 182.88 cm. **How many cm in a foot?** 30.48 cm. **How do I convert feet to centimetres?** Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, 6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm. **How do I convert centimetres back to feet?** Divide by 30.48 (or multiply by 0.032808399), or simply type the value into the centimetres field above. **What is 10 ft in centimetres?** 10 ft = 304.8 cm. **What is 5 ft in centimetres?** 5 ft = 152.4 cm. **Is this conversion exact?** Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit. **Can I convert to other units on this page?** This page converts only between feet and centimetres. To pick any length unit, use the general length converter linked under Related calculators. **What formula does the Feet to Centimeters Converter use?** 1 ft = 30.48 cm. ## Sources - [NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units](https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811) - [NIST Handbook 44 Appendix C – General tables of units of measurement](https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/nist-handbook-44-current-edition)