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Feet to CM converter
Enter a number, fraction, power, π, or arithmetic expression.1 ft = 30.48 cm centimeters = feet × 30.48
Ready for local conversionFeet to CM formula
centimeters = feet × 30.48
1 foot = exactly 30.48 centimeters
The exact factor combines 12 inches per foot with the exact 2.54 centimeters per inch definition.
How to convert Feet to Centimeters
Multiply the foot value by 30.48. For a measurement written in feet and inches, convert the inch portion separately and add it to the centimeters from the whole feet.
Example calculation
A length of 6 ft is 182.88 cm: 6 × 30.48 = 182.88.
6 ft = 182.88 cm
When this conversion is useful
Use feet to centimeters for human height, furniture and appliance clearances, interior layouts, or metric product listings based on foot measurements.
Common Feet to Centimeters conversions
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 6 | 182.88 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
Feet to CM FAQ
There are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one international foot.
Six feet is exactly 182.88 centimeters before accounting for any additional inches.
Multiply the feet by 30.48, multiply the extra inches by 2.54, then add the two centimeter values.