CM to Feet
This free cm to feet converter turns any centimeter value into feet the moment you type it, using the exact international definition: one foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters, fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement.
How to use
- Type a value in centimeters into the Value box.
- The equivalent length in feet appears instantly as you type.
- Swap the From and To selects to convert feet back to centimeters.
- Copy the full equation shown under the result into your notes or document.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 foot exactly 30.48 cm?
Yes — exactly. The 1959 international yard and pound agreement defined the yard as 0.9144 m, which makes the foot exactly 30.48 cm with no rounding. Dividing centimeters by 30.48 therefore gives the mathematically exact foot value.
What is the formula for cm to feet?
feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48. For example, 183 cm ÷ 30.48 = 6.003937008 ft. To read that as a height, note the fractional part times 12 gives inches, so 183 cm is just over 6 ft.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide by 30.48 to get feet, keep the whole number, then multiply the leftover fraction by 12 to get inches. Example: 170 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.5774 ft; 0.5774 × 12 ≈ 6.93 in, so 170 cm ≈ 5 ft 6.93 in.
How many feet is 180 cm?
180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.905511811 ft. As feet and inches that is 5 ft 10.87 in — a common height worth memorizing if you switch between metric and imperial often.
Do you store the measurements I convert?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded, stored or logged. Close the page and nothing remains.
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About this tool
This free cm to feet converter turns any centimeter value into feet the moment you type it, using the exact international definition: one foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters, fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. Because the factor is a definition rather than an approximation, the math is a single division by 30.48 with nothing rounded behind the scenes, and your result agrees with engineering drawings, building plans and product spec sheets everywhere. The formula is simply feet = cm ÷ 30.48, and the full equation is printed under every result so you can quote it directly in homework, reports or measured drawings. Typical jobs include person height (180 cm is about 5 ft 10.87 in), door and ceiling heights, furniture dimensions and running distances that cross between metric plans and imperial tapes. Since feet alone get awkward for heights, remember that dividing cm by 2.54 first gives inches, and 12 inches make one foot. Everything runs locally in your browser: the numbers you type are never uploaded, stored or logged, so private measurements stay private. If you need the opposite direction, swap the From and To selects and the page becomes feet to cm in one click.