Foot to Centimeter Converter
Enter a measurement in feet, or switch to feet-and-inches mode for exact height conversions. The result appears in centimeters instantly, with a step-by-step breakdown of the arithmetic. You can also flip to centimeter-to-feet mode to convert the other way.
How to convert feet to centimeters
The international standard defines 1 foot as exactly 30.48 centimeters. To convert, multiply your foot value by 30.48. For example, 6 feet is 6 x 30.48 = 182.88 cm. If your measurement combines feet and inches, convert each part separately: multiply the feet by 30.48 and the inches by 2.54, then add both results. For 5 ft 9 in: (5 x 30.48) + (9 x 2.54) = 152.40 + 22.86 = 175.26 cm.
Converting centimeters back to feet and inches
To reverse the calculation, divide centimeters by 30.48 to get decimal feet. Take the whole number as the feet count, multiply the leftover fraction by 12, and you have the remaining inches. For example, 170 cm / 30.48 = 5.5774 ft, so 5 ft and 0.5774 x 12 = 6.93 in, which rounds to 5 ft 6.93 in. Use the "Centimeters to feet" mode above to do this automatically.
What is a foot?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to exactly 12 inches or one-third of a yard. Under the international yard and pound agreement of 1959, 1 foot = 0.3048 metres exactly. The foot is still widely used for everyday heights and distances in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, particularly for human height and building dimensions.
What is a centimeter?
The centimeter (symbol cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one hundredth of a metre. It is the standard unit for measuring human height in most countries, clothing sizes, and everyday objects. Because both the metre and the centimeter are defined by SI, conversion between them is exact and free of rounding error.
Common height conversions (feet to centimeters)
| Height (ft in) | Decimal feet | Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4' 0" | 4.000 | 121.92 | 1.2192 |
| 4' 6" | 4.500 | 137.16 | 1.3716 |
| 5' 0" | 5.000 | 152.40 | 1.5240 |
| 5' 3" | 5.250 | 160.02 | 1.6002 |
| 5' 6" | 5.500 | 167.64 | 1.6764 |
| 5' 7" | 5.583 | 170.18 | 1.7018 |
| 5' 8" | 5.667 | 172.72 | 1.7272 |
| 5' 9" | 5.750 | 175.26 | 1.7526 |
| 5' 10" | 5.833 | 177.80 | 1.7780 |
| 5' 11" | 5.917 | 180.34 | 1.8034 |
| 6' 0" | 6.000 | 182.88 | 1.8288 |
| 6' 1" | 6.083 | 185.42 | 1.8542 |
| 6' 2" | 6.167 | 187.96 | 1.8796 |
| 6' 3" | 6.250 | 190.50 | 1.9050 |
| 6' 6" | 6.500 | 198.12 | 1.9812 |
| 7' 0" | 7.000 | 213.36 | 2.1336 |
Based on 1 ft = 30.48 cm and 1 in = 2.54 cm (international standard).
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a foot?
There are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot. This value is exact by international definition (1959 international yard and pound agreement), so there is no rounding or approximation involved.
How do I convert 5 feet 10 inches to centimeters?
Multiply the feet by 30.48 and the inches by 2.54, then add: (5 x 30.48) + (10 x 2.54) = 152.40 + 25.40 = 177.80 cm. Use the "Feet + Inches" mode above for a one-step result.
How many feet is 170 cm?
170 cm / 30.48 = 5.5774 ft. The whole-feet part is 5 ft, and 0.5774 x 12 = 6.93 in, so 170 cm is approximately 5 ft 6.93 in, often rounded to 5 ft 7 in.
Is the conversion from feet to centimeters exact?
Yes. The factor 1 ft = 30.48 cm is an exact international standard, not an approximation. Any rounding you see in results is purely for display purposes; the underlying arithmetic is precise.
How do I convert decimal feet to feet and inches?
Take the whole number of your decimal foot value as the feet count. Multiply the remaining decimal by 12 to get the inches. For example, 6.25 ft: the whole part is 6 ft, and 0.25 x 12 = 3 in, so 6.25 ft = 6 ft 3 in.
How tall is 6 feet in centimeters?
6 feet is exactly 182.88 cm (6 x 30.48). This is a common reference point: many height cut-offs in sports and everyday descriptions use 6 ft / 183 cm as a round-number landmark.