Feet to Centimeters
A foot is 0.3048 meters, historically based on the length of a human foot and still used for height and altitude in the US. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, commonly used for paper sizes and human height in metric countries. 1 ft equals 30.48 cm, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to length, measured here against length's base unit (m) — every other length unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
cm = ft × 30.48
ft = cm × ≈0.0328084
Worked example: 5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.
Conversion table
| Foot (ft) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 250 ft | 7,620 cm |
| 500 ft | 15,240 cm |
| 1,000 ft | 30,480 cm |
Frequently asked
- How many Centimeters in a foot?
- 1 ft equals 30.48 cm.
- How do I convert Feet to Centimeters?
- Multiply the value in ft by 30.48 to get cm. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Foot and Centimeter are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to length's base unit (m), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.