Free Length Converter

Feet to CM Converter

Convert feet to centimeters instantly. Enter a value in feet and get the result in centimeters using the exact conversion factor: 1 ft = 30.48 cm. For the reverse direction, use the centimeters to feet converter.

Result Instant
Enter a value above

Feet to Centimeters Conversion Table

Use this table for common feet to centimeters conversions. To calculate any value yourself, multiply the feet value by 30.48.

Feet (ft) Centimeters (cm)
1 ft 30.48 cm
2 ft 60.96 cm
3 ft 91.44 cm
4 ft 121.92 cm
5 ft 152.40 cm
5.2 ft 158.50 cm
5.3 ft 161.54 cm
5.4 ft 164.59 cm
5.5 ft 167.64 cm
5.6 ft 170.69 cm
5.7 ft 173.74 cm
6 ft 182.88 cm
7 ft 213.36 cm
8 ft 243.84 cm
9 ft 274.32 cm
10 ft 304.80 cm
12 ft 365.76 cm

Feet to Centimeters Formula

cm = ft × 30.48 Centimeters = Feet × 30.48

One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters, so converting feet to centimeters only requires one multiplication. This works for whole feet, decimal feet, measurements, and height values written in feet.

Examples

4 ft to cm
4 × 30.48 = 121.92 cm
Common short length reference
5 ft to cm
5 × 30.48 = 152.40 cm
Common height reference
6 ft to cm
6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm
Common height reference
10 ft to cm
10 × 30.48 = 304.80 cm
Room or object measurement

How to handle decimal feet

Decimal feet use the same formula. For example, 5.5 ft × 30.48 = 167.64 cm. If your value is written as feet and inches, such as 5 ft 7 in, use the dedicated feet and inches to centimeters converter .

Reverse conversion

ft = cm ÷ 30.48 Feet = Centimeters ÷ 30.48

To convert in the opposite direction, use the centimeters to feet converter .

How to Convert Feet to Centimeters

1
Take the value in feet.
Example: 6 ft
2
Multiply by 30.48.
6 × 30.48 = 182.88
3
Add the centimeter unit.
6 ft = 182.88 cm
Quick rule: multiply feet by 30.48. For example, 5 ft is 152.40 cm and 6 ft is 182.88 cm.

Feet to Centimeters FAQs

One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters.
Use cm = ft × 30.48. Multiply the feet value by 30.48 to get centimeters.
5 feet equals 152.40 cm.
6 feet equals 182.88 cm.
Multiply the decimal feet value by 30.48. For example, 5.5 ft × 30.48 = 167.64 cm.
Convert the feet and inches separately, then add them: cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54). For a dedicated calculator, use the feet and inches to centimeters converter .