Convert Centimeters to Feet
1 centimeter (cm) equals 0.03280839895 feet (ft).
1 cm = 0.03280839895 ft
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Centimeter to Foot
- 1 cm = 0.03280839895 ft
- 1 ft = 30.48 cm
- Example: convert 15 cm to ft: 15 cm = 15 × 0.03280839895 ft = 0.4921259843 ft
Reference conditions. ft: The international yard and pound agreement (1959) fixed 1 yard = 0.9144 m exactly, so the inch, foot and mile are exact.
Formula
ft = cm × 0.03280839895013
or ft = cm ÷ 30.48
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 cm = 10⁻² m
- 1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m (exact)
- 1 cm = 0.01 m ÷ 0.3048 m per ft = 0.03280839895013 ft
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Centimeter definition: centimeter; Foot definition: foot.
Worked examples
- A height of 180 cm is 5.905511811 ft (5 ft 10.9 in).
180 cm × 0.03280839895 = 5.905511811 ft - 30.48 cm is exactly 1 ft.
30.48 cm × 0.03280839895 = 1 ft
Centimeter to Foot conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.03280839895 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.0656167979 ft |
| 2.54 cm | 0.08333333333 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.1640419948 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.3280839895 ft |
| 15 cm | 0.4921259843 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.656167979 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.8202099738 ft |
| 30 cm | 0.9842519685 ft |
| 45 cm | 1.476377953 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.640419948 ft |
| 60 cm | 1.968503937 ft |
| 75 cm | 2.460629921 ft |
| 90 cm | 2.952755906 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.280839895 ft |
| 120 cm | 3.937007874 ft |
| 150 cm | 4.921259843 ft |
| 160 cm | 5.249343832 ft |
| 165 cm | 5.413385827 ft |
| 170 cm | 5.577427822 ft |
| 175 cm | 5.741469816 ft |
| 180 cm | 5.905511811 ft |
| 185 cm | 6.069553806 ft |
| 190 cm | 6.233595801 ft |
| 200 cm | 6.56167979 ft |
Where it's used
Heights given in centimetres are converted to feet (and inches) for US and UK forms, dating apps and sports profiles. Divide by 30.48.
Centimeter to other length units
| Conversion | 1 cm equals |
|---|---|
| centimeter to meter | 0.01 m |
| centimeter to kilometer | 0.00001 km |
| centimeter to millimeter | 10 mm |
| centimeter to micrometer | 10000 µm |
| centimeter to nanometer | 10000000 nm |
| centimeter to angstrom | 100000000 Å |
| centimeter to mile | 0.000006213711922 mi |
| centimeter to yard | 0.01093613298 yd |
| centimeter to foot | 0.03280839895 ft |
| centimeter to inch | 0.3937007874 in |
| centimeter to mil | 393.7007874 mil |
| centimeter to nautical mile | 0.000005399568035 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. 175 cm = 68.9 in, i.e. 5 ft 8.9 in.
How many feet are in 1 centimeter?
1 cm = 0.03280839895 ft.
How do I convert centimeters to feet?
Multiply the value in cm by 0.03280839895, or divide it by 30.48. For example, 15 cm × 0.03280839895 = 0.4921259843 ft.
Is the cm to ft conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "foot (ft)".
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