Unit conversions

feet to cm

1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters. Formula: centimeters = feet × 30.48.

= 182.88 cm

Other direction: cm to feet

Formula

centimeters = feet × 30.48

Example: 6 ft = 182.88 cm.

When you need feet to cm

US height listings, door frames, and furniture specs come in feet. Multiplying by 30.48 gives centimeters: 5.5 ft is 167.6 cm, and an 8-foot ceiling is 243.8 cm.

If the height is given as 5 ft 10 in, convert the extra inches first (10 × 2.54 = 25.4 cm) and add them to 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm, for a total of 177.8 cm.

Common ft to cm values

Feet (ft)Centimeters (cm)
4121.92
5152.4
5.5167.64
6182.88
6.5198.12
7213.36
8243.84
10304.8

FAQ

How many cm is 5 feet 10 inches?

5 ft 10 in is 177.8 cm: 5 × 30.48 plus 10 × 2.54.

How many cm is 1 foot?

One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters.

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