5 feet to centimeters
5 ft = 152.4 cm. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 feet equals
centimeters
1 ft = 30.48 cm
The formula
Feet and centimeters both measure length from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
cm = ft × 30.48
Going the other way? Convert centimeters to feet.
Feet to centimeters table
Values either side of 5 ft.
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 15.24 |
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 1.5 | 45.72 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 2.5 | 76.2 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 3.5 | 106.68 |
| 4 | 121.92 |
| 4.5 | 137.16 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 5.5 | 167.64 |
| 6 | 182.88 |
| 6.5 | 198.12 |
| 7 | 213.36 |
| 7.5 | 228.6 |
| 8 | 243.84 |
| 8.5 | 259.08 |
| 9 | 274.32 |
| 9.5 | 289.56 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
Questions people ask
- How many centimeters are in a foot?
- One foot equals 30.48 centimeters.
- How do I convert feet to centimeters by hand?
- Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For a rough check, 30.5 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 5 feet in centimeters?
- 5 feet is 152.4 centimeters.
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