The short answer
- 1 cm ≈ 0.0328084 ft
- 1 ft = 30.48 cm
Worked example170 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.577428 ft
UNIT CONVERSION
← Length converterCentimetres to feet
To convert centimetres to feet, divide the number of centimetres by 30.48.
What the units mean
Centimetre. The centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, the SI base unit of length.
Foot. The foot is exactly 0.3048 metres, or 12 inches. Three feet make a yard.
Centimetres to feet table
| Centimetres (cm) | Feet (ft) | ft and in |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 3.28084 | 3 ft 3.4 in |
| 120 | 3.937008 | 3 ft 11.2 in |
| 140 | 4.593176 | 4 ft 7.1 in |
| 150 | 4.92126 | 4 ft 11.1 in |
| 152 | 4.986877 | 4 ft 11.8 in |
| 155 | 5.085302 | 5 ft 1 in |
| 157 | 5.150919 | 5 ft 1.8 in |
| 160 | 5.249344 | 5 ft 3 in |
| 163 | 5.347769 | 5 ft 4.2 in |
| 165 | 5.413386 | 5 ft 5 in |
| 168 | 5.511811 | 5 ft 6.1 in |
| 170 | 5.577428 | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| 173 | 5.675853 | 5 ft 8.1 in |
| 175 | 5.74147 | 5 ft 8.9 in |
| 178 | 5.839895 | 5 ft 10.1 in |
| 180 | 5.905512 | 5 ft 10.9 in |
| 183 | 6.003937 | 6 ft 0 in |
| 185 | 6.069554 | 6 ft 0.8 in |
| 188 | 6.167979 | 6 ft 2 in |
| 190 | 6.233596 | 6 ft 2.8 in |
| 193 | 6.332021 | 6 ft 4 in |
| 195 | 6.397638 | 6 ft 4.8 in |
| 198 | 6.496063 | 6 ft 6 in |
| 200 | 6.56168 | 6 ft 6.7 in |
| 210 | 6.889764 | 6 ft 10.7 in |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert centimetres to feet?
Divide the number of centimetres by 30.48. For example, 170 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.577428 ft.
How many feet are in one centimetre?
One centimetre is about 0.0328084 feet.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact legal definitions, so the factor is exact. Values on this page are rounded to 7 significant figures.