CloudCalcAppFeet to Centimeters Converter
Convert feet to centimeters instantly. 1 foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters - enter a length in feet below (a decimal value like 5.5 means 5 feet 6 inches) to get the equivalent in centimeters, useful for translating a US/imperial height or dimension into the metric system.
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How to Convert Feet to Centimeters
centimeters = feet × 30.48
- 1Multiply by 30.48Multiply the number of feet by 30.48, since 1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters.
- 2Do the mathFor 6 feet: 6 × 30.48 = 182.88.
- 3Read the result6 feet = 182.88 centimeters.
Feet to Centimeters Conversion Chart
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) | Feet + Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 | 1 ft 0 in |
| 2 | 60.96 | 2 ft 0 in |
| 3 | 91.44 | 3 ft 0 in |
| 4 | 121.92 | 4 ft 0 in |
| 4.5 | 137.16 | 4 ft 6 in |
| 5 | 152.4 | 5 ft 0 in |
| 5.25 | 160.02 | 5 ft 3 in |
| 5.5 | 167.64 | 5 ft 6 in |
| 5.75 | 175.26 | 5 ft 9 in |
| 6 | 182.88 | 6 ft 0 in |
| 6.25 | 190.5 | 6 ft 3 in |
| 6.5 | 198.12 | 6 ft 6 in |
| 7 | 213.36 | 7 ft 0 in |
| 8 | 243.84 | 8 ft 0 in |
| 10 | 304.8 | 10 ft 0 in |
| 12 | 365.76 | 12 ft 0 in |
Unit Definitions
Feet (ft)
A foot is a length unit in the imperial and US customary measurement systems. One foot is exactly 12 inches, which is exactly 30.48 centimeters.
Common uses
- Height measurements
- Room and property dimensions
- Furniture and building sizes
- Distance and elevation
Centimeters (cm)
A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters.
Common uses
- Body height and clothing sizes
- Furniture and room dimensions
- School and craft measurements
- International product sizes
Converting Feet and Inches to Centimeters
Heights are usually written as feet and inches, such as 5 ft 7 in. To get centimeters, convert the feet and the inches separately, then add them: centimeters = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54).
Feet: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.
Inches: 7 × 2.54 = 17.78 cm.
Add them: 152.4 + 17.78 = 170.18 cm. So 5 ft 7 in = 170.18 cm. The calculator above takes a decimal-foot value and has no separate inches field, so use this method by hand for mixed measurements.
Practical Examples
Here are some real-world examples of feet to centimeters conversions:
- HeightA person who is 5.5 feet (5 ft 6 in) tall is 167.64 centimeters.
- FurnitureA 6.5-foot sofa is 198.12 centimeters long.
- ConstructionA 7-foot doorway is 213.36 centimeters high.
- Room MeasurementsA 10-foot wall is 304.8 centimeters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many centimeters are in 1 foot?
1 foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, and a centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, so this is an exact conversion, not a rounded approximation.
How do you convert feet to centimeters?
Multiply the length in feet by 30.48, an exact conversion factor: centimeters = feet × 30.48. For example, 5 feet × 30.48 = 152.4 centimeters.
How many centimeters is 6 feet?
6 feet equals 182.88 centimeters, because 6 × 30.48 = 182.88.
Does 5.5 feet mean 5 feet 6 inches?
Yes. 5.5 is a decimal-foot value, and 0.5 foot × 12 = 6 inches, so 5.5 ft = 5 ft 6 in (not 5 ft 5 in). In centimeters, 5.5 ft = 167.64 cm.
How do I convert feet and inches to centimeters?
Use cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54). For example, 5 ft 7 in = 152.4 + 17.78 = 170.18 cm. The calculator above takes decimal feet, so work out mixed feet-and-inches measurements by hand with this method.
How tall is 5 feet 7 inches in centimeters?
5 ft 7 in is exactly 170.18 cm: (5 × 30.48) + (7 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 17.78 = 170.18.
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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