Feet to Centimeters (ft to cm)
1 ft = 30.48 cm
and 1 cm = 0.0328084 ft
How to convert Feet to Centimeters
cm = ft × 30.48
To convert, multiply the number of feet by 30.48. Example: 10 ft × 30.48 = 304.8 cm.
1 foot is exactly 30.48 cm (12 inches × 2.54 cm).
Typical for converting a height given as feet and inches (like 5′ 9″) into centimeters for forms, medical records or dating and sports profiles.
Mental shortcut: multiply by 30 (underestimates by about 1.6%).
Feet to Centimeters conversion chart
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 4′ 0″ | 121.92 cm |
| 4′ 1″ | 124.46 cm |
| 4′ 2″ | 127 cm |
| 4′ 3″ | 129.54 cm |
| 4′ 4″ | 132.08 cm |
| 4′ 5″ | 134.62 cm |
| 4′ 6″ | 137.16 cm |
| 4′ 7″ | 139.7 cm |
| 4′ 8″ | 142.24 cm |
| 4′ 9″ | 144.78 cm |
| 4′ 10″ | 147.32 cm |
| 4′ 11″ | 149.86 cm |
| 5′ 0″ | 152.4 cm |
| 5′ 1″ | 154.94 cm |
| 5′ 2″ | 157.48 cm |
| 5′ 3″ | 160.02 cm |
| 5′ 4″ | 162.56 cm |
| 5′ 5″ | 165.1 cm |
| 5′ 6″ | 167.64 cm |
| 5′ 7″ | 170.18 cm |
| 5′ 8″ | 172.72 cm |
| 5′ 9″ | 175.26 cm |
| 5′ 10″ | 177.8 cm |
| 5′ 11″ | 180.34 cm |
| 6′ 0″ | 182.88 cm |
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 6′ 1″ | 185.42 cm |
| 6′ 2″ | 187.96 cm |
| 6′ 3″ | 190.5 cm |
| 6′ 4″ | 193.04 cm |
| 6′ 5″ | 195.58 cm |
| 6′ 6″ | 198.12 cm |
| 6′ 7″ | 200.66 cm |
| 6′ 8″ | 203.2 cm |
| 6′ 9″ | 205.74 cm |
| 6′ 10″ | 208.28 cm |
| 6′ 11″ | 210.82 cm |
| 7′ 0″ | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 9 ft | 274.32 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 11 ft | 335.28 cm |
| 12 ft | 365.76 cm |
| 13 ft | 396.24 cm |
| 14 ft | 426.72 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm |
| 16 ft | 487.68 cm |
| 17 ft | 518.16 cm |
| 18 ft | 548.64 cm |
| 19 ft | 579.12 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
Values rounded to 2 decimal places (4 below 1). Use the converter above for more precision.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in 1 foot?
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters. 1 foot is exactly 30.48 cm (12 inches × 2.54 cm).
How do I convert feet to centimeters?
Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. Example: 10 ft × 30.48 = 304.8 cm.
Is there a quick way to estimate ft to cm in your head?
Yes — multiply by 30. This underestimates by about 1.6%. Use the exact formula (cm = ft × 30.48) when precision matters.
How do I convert centimeters back to feet?
Use ft = cm ÷ 30.48 — divide the number of centimeters by 30.48. See the Centimeters to Feet page for a full chart.