Convert Feet to Centimeters
1 foot (ft) equals 30.48 centimeters (cm).
1 ft = 30.48 cm
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Foot to Centimeter
- 1 ft = 30.48 cm
- 1 cm = 0.03280839895 ft
- Example: convert 15 ft to cm: 15 ft = 15 × 30.48 cm = 457.2 cm
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
cm = ft × 30.48
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m (exact)
- 1 cm = 10⁻² m
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m ÷ 0.01 m per cm = 30.48 cm
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Foot definition: foot; Centimeter definition: centimeter.
Worked examples
- A height of 5.75 ft (5 ft 9 in) is 175.26 cm.
5.75 ft × 30.48 = 175.26 cm - 1 ft is exactly 30.48 cm.
1 ft × 30.48 = 30.48 cm
Foot to Centimeter conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 15.24 cm |
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 5.5 ft | 167.64 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 12 ft | 365.76 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 30 ft | 914.4 cm |
| 50 ft | 1524 cm |
| 100 ft | 3048 cm |
| 500 ft | 15240 cm |
| 1000 ft | 30480 cm |
| 5280 ft | 160934.4 cm |
| 10000 ft | 304800 cm |
| 35000 ft | 1066800 cm |
Where it's used
Heights and short lengths in feet are converted to centimetres for medical records and metric forms. Multiply by exactly 30.48.
Foot to other length units
| Conversion | 1 ft equals |
|---|---|
| foot to meter | 0.3048 m |
| foot to kilometer | 0.0003048 km |
| foot to centimeter | 30.48 cm |
| foot to millimeter | 304.8 mm |
| foot to micrometer | 304800 µm |
| foot to nanometer | 304800000 nm |
| foot to angstrom | 3048000000 Å |
| foot to mile | 0.0001893939394 mi |
| foot to yard | 0.3333333333 yd |
| foot to inch | 12 in |
| foot to mil | 12000 mil |
| foot to nautical mile | 0.0001645788337 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How many cm is 5 ft 6 in?
5 ft 6 in = 66 in = 167.64 cm.
How many centimeters are in 1 foot?
1 ft = 30.48 cm.
How do I convert feet to centimeters?
Multiply the value in ft by 30.48. For example, 15 ft × 30.48 = 457.2 cm.
Is the ft to cm conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 ft is exactly 30.48 cm.
Sources
- 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)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
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