Feet to Centimeters Converter
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How to Convert Feet to Centimeters
To convert a measurement in feet to a measurement in centimetersmultiply the length by the following conversion ratio: 30.48 centimeters/foot.
Since one foot is equal to 30.48 centimetersyou can use the feet to cm formula to convert:
centimeters = feet × 30.48
The length in centimeters is equal to the length in feet multiplied by 30.48.
For example, here's how to convert 5 feet to centimeters using the formula above.
centimeters = (5 ft × 30.48) = 152.4 cm
So5 feet is equal to 152.4 cm.
How Many Centimeters Are in a Foot?
There are 30.48 centimeters in a footwhich is why we use this value in the formula above.
1' = 30.48 cm
How to Convert Feet and Inches to cm
Instead of seeing feet in decimal formthey are usually used with inches to represent a fraction of a foot. To convert feet and inches to centimetersyou'll need to follow a few extra steps.
Step 1: Start by converting feet and inches to feet as a decimal. To do thistake the inch portion of the measurement and convert it to feet.
To convert the inch portion to feetdivide it by 12since there are 12 inches in a foot. The result should be a decimal smaller than 1.
Step 2: Add that result to the whole feet portion in the original measurement. This is the result in decimal feet.
Step 3: Convert the decimal feet to cm using the method shown above. Our height converter is another great resource for converting feet and inches to cm.
For example, to convert 5' 10" to cmfollow these steps.
Start by converting the inches portion of the measurement to decimal feet by dividing it by 12.
10 in ÷ 12 = 0.833 ft
Thenadd that to the whole feet.
5 ft + 0.833 ft = 5.833 ft
Finallyuse the feet to cm formula above to convert to centimeters.
5.833 ft × 30.48 = 177.78 cm
Thus5 ft 10 in is equal to 177.78 centimeters.
Feet and Inches Height Conversions
The following table shows common heights in feet and inches and their equivalent heights in centimeters. See our height comparison chart for a more comprehensive list of height conversions.
| Feet & Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 4' 0" | 121.92 cm |
| 4' 1" | 124.46 cm |
| 4' 2" | 127 cm |
| 4' 3" | 129.54 cm |
| 4' 4" | 132.08 cm |
| 4' 5" | 134.62 cm |
| 4' 6" | 137.16 cm |
| 4' 7" | 139.7 cm |
| 4' 8" | 142.24 cm |
| 4' 9" | 144.78 cm |
| 4' 10" | 147.32 cm |
| 4' 11" | 149.86 cm |
| 5' 0" | 152.4 cm |
| 5' 1" | 154.94 cm |
| 5' 2" | 157.48 cm |
| 5' 3" | 160.02 cm |
| 5' 4" | 162.56 cm |
| 5' 5" | 165.1 cm |
| 5' 6" | 167.64 cm |
| 5' 7" | 170.18 cm |
| 5' 8" | 172.72 cm |
| 5' 9" | 175.26 cm |
| 5' 10" | 177.8 cm |
| 5' 11" | 180.34 cm |
| 6' 0" | 182.88 cm |
| 6' 1" | 185.42 cm |
| 6' 2" | 187.96 cm |
| 6' 3" | 190.5 cm |
| 6' 4" | 193.04 cm |
| 6' 5" | 195.58 cm |
| 6' 6" | 198.12 cm |
| 6' 7" | 200.66 cm |
| 6' 8" | 203.2 cm |
| 6' 9" | 205.74 cm |
| 6' 10" | 208.28 cm |
| 6' 11" | 210.82 cm |
Feet and centimeters are both units used to measure length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Foot?
The foot is a unit of length measurement equal to 12 inches or 1/3 of a yard. Because the international yard is legally defined to be equal to exactly 0.9144 metersone foot is equal to 0.3048 meters.[1]
The foot is a US customary and imperial unit of length. Feet can be abbreviated as ft; for example1 foot can be written as 1 ft.
Feet can also be denoted using the ′ symbolotherwise known as a primethough a single-quote (') is often used instead of the prime symbol for convenience. Using the prime symbol1 ft can be written as 1′.
Measurements in feet are most commonly taken using either a standard 12" ruler or a tape measurethough there are many other measuring devices available. Feet are sometimes referred to as linear feetwhich are simply a measurement of length in feet.
You might be interested in our feet and inches calculatorwhich can add feet with other units of measurement such as inchescentimetersor meters.
Learn more about feet.
What Is a Centimeter?
One centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meterwhich is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. One centimeter is equal to 0.393701 inches.
The centimeteror centimetreis a multiple of the meterwhich is the SI base unit for length. In the metric system"centi" is the prefix for hundredthsor 10-2. Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm; for example1 centimeter can be written as 1 cm.
Metric rulers typically have 30 cmwhich are represented by 30 large tick marks. To get a rough idea of the actual length of a centimetera standard number 2 pencil is just about 1 cm thick.
Learn more about centimeters.
We recommend using a ruler or tape measure for measuring lengthwhich can be found at a local retailer or home center. Rulers are available in imperialmetricor a combination of both valuesso make sure you get the correct type for your needs.
Need a ruler? Try our free downloadable and printable rulerswhich include both imperial and metric measurements.
Foot to Centimeter Conversion Table
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1' | 30.48 cm |
| 2' | 60.96 cm |
| 3' | 91.44 cm |
| 4' | 121.92 cm |
| 5' | 152.4 cm |
| 6' | 182.88 cm |
| 7' | 213.36 cm |
| 8' | 243.84 cm |
| 9' | 274.32 cm |
| 10' | 304.8 cm |
| 11' | 335.28 cm |
| 12' | 365.76 cm |
| 13' | 396.24 cm |
| 14' | 426.72 cm |
| 15' | 457.2 cm |
| 16' | 487.68 cm |
| 17' | 518.16 cm |
| 18' | 548.64 cm |
| 19' | 579.12 cm |
| 20' | 609.6 cm |
| 21' | 640.08 cm |
| 22' | 670.56 cm |
| 23' | 701.04 cm |
| 24' | 731.52 cm |
| 25' | 762 cm |
| 26' | 792.48 cm |
| 27' | 822.96 cm |
| 28' | 853.44 cm |
| 29' | 883.92 cm |
| 30' | 914.4 cm |
| 31' | 944.88 cm |
| 32' | 975.36 cm |
| 33' | 1,006 cm |
| 34' | 1,036 cm |
| 35' | 1,067 cm |
| 36' | 1,097 cm |
| 37' | 1,128 cm |
| 38' | 1,158 cm |
| 39' | 1,189 cm |
| 40' | 1,219 cm |
References
- National Institute of Standards and TechnologyU.S. Survey Foot: Revised Unit Conversion Factorshttps://www.nist.gov/pml/us-surveyfoot/revised-unit-conversion-factors