Feet to CM
This free feet to cm converter takes any length in feet and gives the centimeter value on every keystroke, multiplying by the exact factor 30.48.
How to use
- Type a value in feet into the Value box.
- The equivalent length in centimeters appears instantly as you type.
- Swap the From and To selects to convert centimeters back to feet.
- Copy the full equation shown under the result into your notes or document.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm is 1 foot exactly?
Exactly 30.48 cm. The foot is defined through the yard (0.9144 m) fixed by the 1959 international agreement, so 1 ft = 30.48 cm involves no rounding at all.
What is the formula for feet to cm?
cm = feet × 30.48. For example, 6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm, and 5.5 ft × 30.48 = 167.64 cm. The reverse direction divides by 30.48 instead.
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply the feet by 30.48, convert the inches separately (inches × 2.54), then add the two. Example: 5 ft 7 in = 5 × 30.48 + 7 × 2.54 = 152.4 + 17.78 = 170.18 cm.
How tall is 6 feet in cm?
6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm. A useful anchor: 6 ft is just under 183 cm, and every inch adds another 2.54 cm.
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 feet to cm converter takes any length in feet and gives the centimeter value on every keystroke, multiplying by the exact factor 30.48. That number is not a rounded rule of thumb: the 1959 international yard and pound agreement fixed the yard at 0.9144 meters, which makes one foot exactly 30.48 centimeters, so your result matches construction drawings, tailoring charts and medical height records that work in metric. The formula is simply cm = feet × 30.48, and the full equation appears under each result ready to copy into a form, a recipe or a school assignment. Common uses include converting a person’s height (6 ft is 182.88 cm), room and ceiling dimensions, TV mounting heights and gym equipment specs listed in imperial units. Decimal feet work the same way — 5.5 ft × 30.48 = 167.64 cm — and if what you actually have is feet and inches, convert the inches to decimal first by dividing by 12, or use the inches-to-cm tool for each part. Everything runs locally in your browser: nothing you type is uploaded, stored or logged. To go the other way, swap the From and To selects and the page becomes cm to feet in one click.