Convert feet to centimeters
1 ft = 30.48 cm. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 foot 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
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 4 | 121.92 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 6 | 182.88 |
| 7 | 213.36 |
| 8 | 243.84 |
| 9 | 274.32 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 15 | 457.2 |
| 20 | 609.6 |
| 25 | 762 |
| 30 | 914.4 |
| 40 | 1,219.2 |
| 50 | 1,524 |
| 75 | 2,286 |
| 100 | 3,048 |
| 250 | 7,620 |
| 500 | 15,240 |
| 1,000 | 30,480 |
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 1 foot in centimeters?
- 1 foot is 30.48 centimeters.
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