UnitConFeet to Centimeters Converter
Convert feet to centimeters for body height, furniture dimensions, and international product comparisons. This is a useful bridge conversion for anyone communicating height in both US and metric systems.
Formula
Multiply feet by 30.48 to get centimeters. To reverse, divide centimeters by 30.48 to get feet.
Quick reference
| Foot (ft) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 4 | 121.92 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 5.5 | 167.64 |
| 6 | 182.88 |
| 6.5 | 198.12 |
| 7 | 213.36 |
| 8 | 243.84 |
About these units
Foot
The foot was fixed at exactly 0.3048 meters — or 30.48 centimeters — in 1959. Previously the US survey foot (0.3048006 m) differed slightly from the international foot, causing minor discrepancies in land surveys.
Centimeter
The centimeter (1/100 of a meter) was defined as part of the original metric system in 1795. At a human-friendly scale, it became the preferred unit for body measurements and clothing sizing in metric countries.