How to Convert Feet to CM
Use this formula:
cm = feet × 30.48
One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, and 1 meter = 100 cm, so 1 foot = 30.48 cm. Multiplying feet by 30.48 gives you the length in centimeters.
Worked example: 5 feet to cm
5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm. So 5 feet is 152.4 centimeters.
More examples: 6 ft = 182.88 cm, 10 ft = 304.8 cm. To go from cm to feet, divide by 30.48—or use the swap button above. For smaller units, try our cm to inches or inches to cm converter.
Feet to CM Conversion Table
Reference table from 1 foot to 20 feet in centimeters (rounded to 2 decimal places).
| feet | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 4 | 121.92 |
| 5 | 152.40 |
| 6 | 182.88 |
| 7 | 213.36 |
| 8 | 243.84 |
| 9 | 274.32 |
| 10 | 304.80 |
| 11 | 335.28 |
| 12 | 365.76 |
| 13 | 396.24 |
| 14 | 426.72 |
| 15 | 457.20 |
| 16 | 487.68 |
| 17 | 518.16 |
| 18 | 548.64 |
| 19 | 579.12 |
| 20 | 609.60 |
For values above 20 feet, use the formula: cm = feet × 30.48, or the calculator above.
When Is Feet to CM Conversion Used?
Converting between feet and centimeters comes up whenever you mix US/UK measurements with metric. Typical situations include:
- Height: Person height is often given in feet and inches (e.g. 5 ft 10 in) or in cm. Converting feet to cm (or using cm to inches for finer detail) helps compare or fill forms.
- Room and ceiling dimensions: US real estate and construction use feet; many international specs use cm. Converting ensures you know exact room size in both systems.
- Construction and DIY: Plans may be in feet or metric. Converting feet to cm keeps cuts and orders accurate when materials are sold in metric.
- Sports and fitness: Equipment, court sizes, or body metrics can be in either system. Feet to cm (and back) is useful for tracking or comparing.
- Travel and relocation: Moving between countries often means switching between feet and metric. Converting room sizes, heights, or distances makes planning easier.
- Product specs: Furniture or appliances from the US may list dimensions in feet/inches; EU or global catalogs in cm. Use this converter alongside pounds to kg for weight when shopping internationally.
About Feet
The foot is an imperial and US customary unit of length. It is still the main unit for height and room dimensions in the United States and is used in the UK for many everyday measures. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 cm), so conversions to metric are exact. Twelve inches make one foot; for inch-level conversions, see our inches to cm and cm to inches tools. To convert from cm to feet (e.g. height in feet and inches), use our cm to feet converter.
About Centimeters
The centimeter is part of the metric system and is the standard unit of length in most countries. It is defined as one hundredth of a meter (1 cm = 0.01 m). Converting feet to cm gives you a metric value that works globally—for science, engineering, or everyday use in metric countries. For other length conversions, see our cm to inches, inches to cm, or cm to feet converters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many cm are in 1 foot?
- 1 foot equals exactly 30.48 cm. The conversion is fixed: multiply feet by 30.48 to get cm.
- How do I convert feet to cm manually?
- Multiply the length in feet by 30.48. Example: 5 feet × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.
- How many cm is 6 feet?
- 6 feet equals 182.88 cm (6 × 30.48). A common height reference—about 6 ft is roughly 183 cm.
- Why is 1 foot exactly 30.48 cm?
- The foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. Since 1 meter = 100 cm, 1 foot = 30.48 cm. This was set by international agreement so imperial and metric conversions are exact.
- What is 10 feet in cm?
- 10 feet equals 304.8 cm (10 × 30.48). So 10 ft is just over 3 meters—useful for room or ceiling height.
- How do I convert cm back to feet?
- Divide centimeters by 30.48. Example: 180 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.91 feet (about 5 ft 11 in). Or use the swap button on this converter.