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Feet to centimeters converter

Convert feet (ft) to centimeters and back, with a chart of common heights. 1 foot = 30.48 cm exactly. Free and instant.

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About this tool

Feet express people's height, ceiling height, floor plans and altitude in several countries and in aviation. Type a length in feet to get it in centimeters, or switch the direction in one click.

When to use it

A person's height

A height given in feet and inches on a profile, a player sheet or a form becomes readable in centimeters.

Home and DIY

Ceiling height, the length of a board or a rug: 8 feet is 243.8 cm.

Altitude and aviation

Aircraft altitude is given in feet: 35,000 feet is about 10.7 km.

How to use

  1. Type a length in feet (5.5 for five and a half feet).
  2. Read the result in centimeters.
  3. Click ⇄ to convert centimeters to feet.

How it works

The international foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. The tool multiplies the value in feet by 30.48 and rounds the display to avoid floating-point errors.

The chart of common heights and the list of every length unit (inches, meters, yards…) update as you type, in your browser.

Tips for best results

  • One and a half feet is 1.5: decimals are fractions of a foot, not inches.
  • 5.5 feet is not 5'5": 5'5" is 5.42 feet.
  • The other way, divide centimeters by 30.48.
  • The list below the chart also gives the result in inches.

Common problems and fixes

I can't type my height in feet and inches

Type only the feet, then add the inches converted separately (1 inch = 2.54 cm), or use the “Centimeters to inches” page.

The result looks wrong for 5.7

5.7 means 5.7 feet, not 5 feet 7 inches. For 5'7", add 5 feet and 7 inches.

I want centimeters to feet

Click the ⇄ button: the direction and the chart switch.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in a foot?

Exactly 30.48 cm. A foot has 12 inches of 2.54 cm each.

How do I convert a height like 5'7"?

5'7" means 5 feet and 7 inches. Convert 5 feet (152.4 cm), then 7 inches (17.78 cm), and add them: 170.2 cm.

How much is 6 feet in cm?

6 feet is 182.88 cm, about 1.83 m.

Can I type 5.5 feet?

Yes: 5.5 feet (5 feet 6 inches) is 167.64 cm. Commas and points both work.

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