Convert feet to centimeters

Enter a feet value below and convert to centimeters

ft
1 foot =
30.48 centimeters
* exact result

How to convert feet to centimeters

To convert feet to centimeters, multiply a feet value by 30.48.

Formula cm = ft × 30.48

Example: Convert 5 feet to centimeters Calculations: 5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm

Foot (ft)

The foot is the imperial system's unit of length, commonly used to measure shorter distances. One foot is equal to 12 inches, or 0.3048 meters.

Centimeter (cm)

The centimeter is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a meter, or about 0.3937 inches. It is a convenient unit for everyday measurements, such as human height.