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) |
|---|---|
| 4 | 121.92 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 5.5 | 167.64 |
| 6 | 182.88 |
| 6.5 | 198.12 |
| 7 | 213.36 |
| 8 | 243.84 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
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.