The short answer
- 1 ft = 30.48 cm
- 1 cm ≈ 0.0328084 ft
Worked example5.5 ft × 30.48 = 167.64 cm
UNIT CONVERSION
← Length converterFeet to centimetres
To convert feet to centimetres, multiply the number of feet by 30.48.
What the units mean
Foot. The foot is exactly 0.3048 metres, or 12 inches. Three feet make a yard.
Centimetre. The centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, the SI base unit of length.
Feet to centimetres table
| Feet (ft) | Centimetres (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 4 | 121.92 |
| 4.5 | 137.16 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 5.25 | 160.02 |
| 5.5 | 167.64 |
| 5.75 | 175.26 |
| 6 | 182.88 |
| 6.25 | 190.5 |
| 6.5 | 198.12 |
| 7 | 213.36 |
| 8 | 243.84 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 12 | 365.76 |
| 15 | 457.2 |
| 20 | 609.6 |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert feet to centimetres?
Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, 5.5 ft × 30.48 = 167.64 cm.
How many centimetres are in one foot?
One foot is exactly 30.48 centimetres.
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.