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Feet to Centimeters Converter

Q: How many centimeters is 1 foot?

1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters. This is derived from the international definition: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, and 1 meter = 100 centimeters, so 0.3048 × 100 = 30.48 cm.

Q: How do I convert feet to centimeters?

Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, 5 feet × 30.48 = 152.40 centimeters. The factor is exact, not a rounded approximation.

Q: What is 6 feet in centimeters?

6 feet is exactly 182.88 centimeters (6 × 30.48). This is equivalent to 1.8288 meters.

Q: How do I convert feet and inches to centimeters?

First convert the inches to a decimal fraction of a foot by dividing by 12. Then add to the feet value and multiply the total by 30.48. For example, 5 feet 9 inches: 9 ÷ 12 = 0.75, total = 5.75 feet, × 30.48 = 175.26 cm.

Convert feet to centimeters — and centimeters back to feet — instantly. Uses the exact factor of 30.48 cm per foot, derived from the international standard definition of the foot.

Feet

ft

Centimeters

30.48

cm

Feet

ft

Inches

in

Centimeters

175.26

cm

Formula: (feet + inches ÷ 12) × 30.48

Decimals:

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The Conversion Formula

Feet to Centimeters

cm = feet × 30.48

e.g. 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm

Centimeters to Feet

feet = cm ÷ 30.48

e.g. 180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.9055 ft

The factor 30.48 comes from the exact international definition: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, and 1 meter = 100 centimeters, therefore 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters exactly. No rounding is involved.

Common Conversions

Feet	Centimeters	Meters
1 ft	30.48	0.3048
2 ft	60.96	0.6096
3 ft	91.44	0.9144
4 ft	121.92	1.2192
5 ft	152.40	1.5240
6 ft	182.88	1.8288
7 ft	213.36	2.1336
8 ft	243.84	2.4384
10 ft	304.80	3.0480
12 ft	365.76	3.6576
15 ft	457.20	4.5720
20 ft	609.60	6.0960

Height Quick Reference

5 ft 0 in152.40 cm
5 ft 6 in167.64 cm
5 ft 9 in175.26 cm
6 ft 0 in182.88 cm
6 ft 4 in193.04 cm

Unit Facts

1 foot = 30.48 cm = 0.3048 m = 12 inches
1 centimeter = 0.3937 in = 0.03281 ft
100 cm = 1 meter = 3.28084 feet
Most countries report height in centimeters on official documents

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many centimeters is 1 foot?

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters exactly. This is derived from the international definition of the foot: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly, and since 1 meter = 100 centimeters, 0.3048 × 100 = 30.48 cm. There is no rounding involved.

How do I convert feet to centimeters?

Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, 5 feet: 5 × 30.48 = 152.40 cm. To reverse (cm to feet), divide by 30.48.

What is 6 feet in centimeters?

6 feet is exactly 182.88 centimeters (6 × 30.48). This is one of the most searched height conversions, equivalent to 1.8288 meters.

How do I convert feet and inches to centimeters?

Use the Feet & Inches tab above, or calculate manually: divide inches by 12, add to whole feet, then multiply by 30.48. Example: 5 ft 9 in → 9 ÷ 12 = 0.75, total = 5.75 ft → 5.75 × 30.48 = 175.26 cm.

What is 5 feet 11 inches in centimeters?

5 feet 11 inches = 180.34 centimeters. Calculation: total inches = (5 × 12) + 11 = 71 inches, × 2.54 = 180.34 cm. Alternatively: (5 + 11/12) × 30.48 = 5.9167 × 30.48 = 180.34 cm.

How do I convert centimeters back to feet?

Divide centimeters by 30.48. For example, 170 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.5774 feet (approximately 5 ft 6.9 in). Use the Swap button on the converter above to reverse direction instantly.