How many centimeters are in a foot?

There are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot. This is an exact value defined by the international yard and pound agreement of 1959, where 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 foot = 12 inches.

How do I convert feet to centimeters?

Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, 5 feet × 30.48 = 152.4 cm. For feet and inches, multiply the feet by 30.48 and add the inches multiplied by 2.54.

What is 6 feet in centimeters?

6 feet equals exactly 182.88 centimeters (6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm).

How Many Centimeters in a Foot? (30.48 cm)

The Quick Answer

There are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot. This is a precise, internationally defined value.

The derivation: 1 foot = 12 inches, and 1 inch = exactly 2.54 cm, so 12 × 2.54 = 30.48 cm.

Conversion Formulas

Feet to cm: cm = Feet × 30.48
cm to feet: Feet = cm ÷ 30.48
Feet and inches to cm: cm = (Feet × 30.48) + (Inches × 2.54)

Common Height Conversions

Feet & Inches	Centimeters
5'0"	152.40
5'2"	157.48
5'4"	162.56
5'6"	167.64
5'8"	172.72
5'10"	177.80
6'0"	182.88
6'2"	187.96
6'4"	193.04

Where This Comes Up

Height Measurement

This is the most common reason people search for this conversion. Medical forms, dating profiles, and international ID documents require height in either feet/inches or centimeters.

Construction

When working with imported building materials or international plans, converting between feet and centimeters is essential for accurate measurements.

Furniture Shopping

International furniture dimensions are in centimeters. A sofa listed as 213 cm long is about 7 feet (213 ÷ 30.48 = 6.99 feet).

Quick Mental Math

For a rough estimate, multiply feet by 30. This understates the result by 1.6%, which is close enough for casual use. For example, 5 feet ≈ 150 cm (exact: 152.4 cm). Use our length converter for precise results.