Feet to Centimeters Calculator
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This calculator converts feet to centimeters. Type a length in feet, decimals included, and it shows the same length in centimeters, in meters, and in feet and inches.
Below you will find the formula, worked examples, a conversion chart, and a height chart that runs from 5 ft 0 in to 6 ft 6 in.
How to use the feet to centimeters calculator?
Step 1: Type the length in feet. Decimals can be written with a point or a comma.
Step 2: Click Convert or press Enter.
Step 3: The result in centimeters appears on the right. Below it you also get the length in meters and in feet and inches.
Step 4: The Calculation box shows the arithmetic with your numbers.
Feet to centimeters formula
One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters. The value is exact because the international foot has been defined as 0.3048 meters since 1959.
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the number of feet by 30.48:
| d(cm) = d(ft) × 30.48 |
To get meters, divide the centimeters by 100. To write decimal feet as feet and inches, multiply the feet by 12 to get inches, then take out groups of 12: each group is one foot and what is left over is inches.
Feet to centimeters examples
Example 1: How many centimeters is 5 feet?
Multiply by 30.48:
d(cm) = 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
A person who is 5 feet tall is 152.4 cm tall, which is 1.524 m.
Example 2: Convert 5.5 feet to centimeters
d(cm) = 5.5 × 30.48 = 167.64 cm
That is 1.676 m. Since 0.5 ft is 6 inches, 5.5 feet can also be written as 5 ft 6 in.
Example 3: A 4 × 8 ft sheet of plywood
Plywood and drywall sheets in the US are sold as 4 × 8 ft. Convert each side:
4 × 30.48 = 121.92 cm
8 × 30.48 = 243.84 cm
The sheet measures 121.92 × 243.84 cm, or 1.219 × 2.438 m.
Example 4: How high is a basketball rim in centimeters?
A regulation basketball rim is 10 feet above the floor:
d(cm) = 10 × 30.48 = 304.8 cm
That is 3.048 m.
Feet to centimeters chart
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 15.24 cm | 0.1524 m |
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm | 0.3048 m |
| 1.5 ft | 45.72 cm | 0.4572 m |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm | 0.6096 m |
| 2.5 ft | 76.2 cm | 0.762 m |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm | 1.219 m |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm | 1.524 m |
| 5.5 ft | 167.64 cm | 1.676 m |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm | 1.829 m |
| 6.5 ft | 198.12 cm | 1.981 m |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm | 2.134 m |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm | 2.438 m |
| 9 ft | 274.32 cm | 2.743 m |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm | 6.096 m |
| 50 ft | 1524 cm | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 3048 cm | 30.48 m |
Height in feet and inches to centimeters
How many centimeters is 5 feet tall? It is 152.4 cm. In the US, height is written in feet and inches, such as 5′ 7″ (5 feet 7 inches). This chart converts the most common heights:
| Height | Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 152.4 cm | 1.524 m |
| 5 ft 1 in | 154.94 cm | 1.549 m |
| 5 ft 2 in | 157.48 cm | 1.575 m |
| 5 ft 3 in | 160.02 cm | 1.6 m |
| 5 ft 4 in | 162.56 cm | 1.626 m |
| 5 ft 5 in | 165.1 cm | 1.651 m |
| 5 ft 6 in | 167.64 cm | 1.676 m |
| 5 ft 7 in | 170.18 cm | 1.702 m |
| 5 ft 8 in | 172.72 cm | 1.727 m |
| 5 ft 9 in | 175.26 cm | 1.753 m |
| 5 ft 10 in | 177.8 cm | 1.778 m |
| 5 ft 11 in | 180.34 cm | 1.803 m |
| 6 ft 0 in | 182.88 cm | 1.829 m |
| 6 ft 1 in | 185.42 cm | 1.854 m |
| 6 ft 2 in | 187.96 cm | 1.88 m |
| 6 ft 3 in | 190.5 cm | 1.905 m |
| 6 ft 4 in | 193.04 cm | 1.93 m |
| 6 ft 5 in | 195.58 cm | 1.956 m |
| 6 ft 6 in | 198.12 cm | 1.981 m |
If your measurement is already in feet and inches, try the feet+inches to meters calculator instead.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a foot?
One foot is exactly 30.48 cm. Going the other way, one centimeter is about 0.03281 feet.
How many centimeters is 5 feet?
5 feet is 152.4 cm. If the height is 5 feet 5 inches, that is 165.1 cm.
Is 5.7 feet the same as 5 feet 7 inches?
No. In 5.7 feet, the 0.7 is a fraction of a foot: 0.7 × 12 = 8.4 inches, so 5.7 feet is 5 ft 8.4 in and equals 173.74 cm. By contrast, 5 feet 7 inches is 170.18 cm. Check which of the two forms you have before converting.
What are the symbols for feet and inches?
A foot is abbreviated ft or marked with a single prime: 5′. An inch is abbreviated in or marked with a double prime: 7″.
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