Centimeters to Feet Converter
Convert centimeters to feet and back. 1 centimeter = 0.0328083989501 feet (rounded).
Tip: Results show up to 8 significant digits. The factors and their sources are listed on the "Where our numbers come from" page.
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Centimeters and Feet
One centimeter is about 0.0328083989501 feet, and one foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters. The converter works both ways: use the two tabs at the top of the tool to choose the direction.
Quick conversion table
Centimeters to Feet
| Centimeters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 30 cm | 0.98425197 ft |
| 60 cm | 1.9685039 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.2808399 ft |
| 150 cm | 4.9212598 ft |
| 160 cm | 5.2493438 ft |
| 170 cm | 5.5774278 ft |
| 175 cm | 5.7414698 ft |
| 180 cm | 5.9055118 ft |
| 190 cm | 6.2335958 ft |
| 200 cm | 6.5616798 ft |
| 250 cm | 8.2020997 ft |
| 300 cm | 9.8425197 ft |
Feet to Centimeters
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 5.5 ft | 167.64 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 6.5 ft | 198.12 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
Exact factor and source
| Conversion | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 centimeter in feet | 0.0328083989501 | rounded to 12 digits. SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM 2019): SI prefix centi = 10^-2 |
| 1 foot in centimeters | 30.48 | exact. NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B.8: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, exact by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement |
How to convert centimeters to feet
- Step oneTake the number of centimeters.
- Step twoMultiply it by 0.0328083989501.
- Step threeThe result is the number of feet.
- Step fourTo go back, divide by 0.0328083989501, or multiply by 30.48.
Example: 175 cm x 0.0328083989501 = 5.74146981627 ft.
All length units compared
Each unit written in meters, the base unit of this tool. Exact values come straight from the definitions.
| Unit | Symbol | Value in meters |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | mm | 0.001 meters |
| Centimeters | cm | 0.01 meters |
| Meters | m | 1 meter |
| Kilometers | km | 1,000 meters |
| Inches | in | 0.0254 meters |
| Feet | ft | 0.3048 meters |
| Yards | yd | 0.9144 meters |
| Miles | mi | 1,609.344 meters |
What is a centimeter?
The centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, and 10 millimeters make one. It is the everyday metric unit for height, clothing sizes and furniture.
What is a foot?
The foot (ft) is a US customary unit of length equal to exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. It is used for height, room sizes and altitude.
What this converter does not do
- Results are rounded for display to 8 significant digits; the stored factor is the exact one.
- It uses the international foot (exactly 0.3048 m), not the older US survey foot.
- It converts lengths only; it does not convert between a length and a time, a pace or an area.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a centimeter?
1 centimeter is about 0.0328083989501 feet. The factor is rounded to 12 significant digits.
How many centimeters are in a foot?
1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters.
How tall is 175 cm in feet?
175 cm is 5.7414698 feet, which is 68.897638 inches in total.
Where do the factors come from?
Centimeters: SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM 2019): SI prefix centi = 10^-2. Feet: NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B.8: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, exact by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement.
References
- Centimeters: SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM 2019): SI prefix centi = 10^-2
- Feet: NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B.8: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, exact by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement
- NIST Special Publication 811: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), 2008 edition.
- The International System of Units (SI Brochure), 9th edition, BIPM.