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Convert centimeters to feet accurately. 1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters, so 1 centimeter is approximately 0.0328 feet - enter a length in centimeters below to get decimal feet and feet and inches, useful for a height or any measurement given in metric.
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How to Convert Centimeters to Feet
feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48
- 1Divide by 30.48Divide the number of centimeters by 30.48, since 1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters.
- 2Do the mathFor 170 cm: 170 ÷ 30.48 ≈ 5.5774 (rounded to 4 decimal places).
- 3Read the result170 cm is about 5.5774 feet, or about 5 ft 6.9 in.
Centimeters to Feet Conversion Chart
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) | Feet + Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1.6404 | 1 ft 7.7 in |
| 100 | 3.2808 | 3 ft 3.4 in |
| 120 | 3.937 | 3 ft 11.2 in |
| 150 | 4.9213 | 4 ft 11.1 in |
| 155 | 5.0853 | 5 ft 1 in |
| 160 | 5.2493 | 5 ft 3 in |
| 165 | 5.4134 | 5 ft 5 in |
| 170 | 5.5774 | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| 175 | 5.7415 | 5 ft 8.9 in |
| 180 | 5.9055 | 5 ft 10.9 in |
| 185 | 6.0696 | 6 ft 0.8 in |
| 190 | 6.2336 | 6 ft 2.8 in |
| 195 | 6.3976 | 6 ft 4.8 in |
| 200 | 6.5617 | 6 ft 6.7 in |
| 220 | 7.2178 | 7 ft 2.6 in |
| 250 | 8.2021 | 8 ft 2.4 in |
Unit Definitions
Centimeters (cm)
A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to 0.01 meter. Exactly 30.48 centimeters make 1 foot.
Common uses
- Body height and clothing sizes
- Furniture and room dimensions
- School and craft measurements
- International product sizes
Feet (ft)
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. One foot is exactly 12 inches, or exactly 30.48 centimeters; one centimeter is approximately 0.0328 foot.
Common uses
- Height measurements
- Room and property dimensions
- Construction and building measurements
- Distance and elevation
Converting Centimeters to Feet and Inches
Heights are usually quoted in feet and inches, and you can get there from centimeters through total inches, because 1 inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters. Using 170 cm as an example:
First convert to total inches: 170 ÷ 2.54 ≈ 66.93 in.
Then take out whole feet (12 inches each): 5 ft is 60 in, and 66.93 − 60 ≈ 6.93 in is left over.
So 170 cm is about 5 ft 6.9 in - about 5 ft 7 in to the nearest whole inch. These steps use rounded values, so the result is approximate. The calculator above does this for you and shows decimal feet and feet and inches from the centimeters you enter.
Practical Examples
Here are some real-world examples of centimeters to feet conversions:
- HeightA person who is 170 cm tall is about 5.5774 ft, or about 5 ft 6.9 in.
- Tall HeightA person who is 180 cm tall is about 5.9055 ft, or about 5 ft 10.9 in.
- ConstructionA 200 cm doorway is about 6.5617 ft, or about 6 ft 6.7 in, high.
- Room MeasurementsA 250 cm ceiling is about 8.2021 ft, or about 8 ft 2.4 in, high.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert centimeters to feet?
Divide the length in centimeters by 30.48, because 1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters. For example, 100 ÷ 30.48 ≈ 3.2808 feet (rounded to 4 decimal places).
How many feet are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter is exactly 25/762 of a foot, a decimal that never terminates, which is approximately 0.0328 feet. The 0.0328 figure is rounded.
How many feet is 170 cm?
170 cm is about 5.5774 feet, or about 5 ft 6.9 in. To the nearest whole inch that is about 5 ft 7 in.
Is 30.48 cm exactly 1 foot?
Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so 30.48 cm is exactly 1 foot - an exact definition, not a rounded approximation.
How tall is 180 cm in feet and inches?
180 cm is about 5.9055 feet, or about 5 ft 10.9 in. To the nearest whole inch that is about 5 ft 11 in.
How do I convert centimeters to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches, then split that into whole feet (12 inches each) and the remaining inches. For example, 170 cm ÷ 2.54 ≈ 66.93 in, which is 5 ft with about 6.9 in left over. The calculator above shows both decimal feet and feet and inches for the centimeters you enter.
Displayed results are rounded to a maximum of 4 decimal places for readability (extended only in the rare case a nonzero value would otherwise display as “0”), and whole-number results are shown without unnecessary decimals. The conversion factor and formula above are the exact relationship - only the calculator's displayed output is rounded.
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