Convert Feet to Centimeters
1 ft = 30.48 cm. Enter any value below.
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Feet to Centimeters formula
cm = ft × 30.48
A foot is 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters, and is common for height and building dimensions in the US. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter — about the width of a fingernail.
Worked example
To convert 5 ft, multiply by 30.48: 5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.
Feet to Centimeters conversion table
| 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 |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 9 ft | 274.32 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 12 ft | 365.76 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 30 ft | 914.4 cm |
| 40 ft | 1,219.2 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 75 ft | 2,286 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 250 ft | 7,620 cm |
| 500 ft | 15,240 cm |
| 1,000 ft | 30,480 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a foot?
1 ft equals 30.48 cm.
How do I convert feet to centimeters?
Use the formula cm = ft × 30.48. For example, 5 ft = 152.4 cm.
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Uses exact, internationally defined conversion factors.