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feet to cm
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters.
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How do you convert feet to centimeters?
Use this formula. It is exact — these units are defined by international agreement, not measured.
cm = ft × 30.48
Example: 10 ft × 30.48 = 304.8 cm.
feet to cm conversion table
Common values, rounded to six significant figures.
| ft | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 12 ft | 365.76 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 30 ft | 914.4 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 75 ft | 2,286 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 200 ft | 6,096 cm |
Furniture, ceiling heights and shipping dimensions written in feet have to become centimeters the moment they enter a metric warehouse or a European product listing. A foot is exactly 30.48 cm, so the conversion is clean, but remember that feet are usually quoted with inches attached — convert the inches first or you will be off by up to 30 cm.
Values worth remembering
These come up often enough that knowing them saves a lookup.
- 6 ft = 182.88 cma tall adult
- 100 ft = 3,048 cma competition pool
- 3 ft = 91.44 cmone yard
Questions people ask
How many centimeters is 1 foot?
1 foot is 30.48 centimeters.
How many feet is 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter is 0.0328084 feet.
How do you convert feet to centimeters in your head?
Use × 30.48. That lands within a percent or so of the exact figure, which is close enough for packing, shipping estimates and shopping — use the calculator when the number has to be right.
Is the foot to centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. The relationship is exact by international agreement, so 30.48 is a definition rather than a measurement. Rounding in the answer comes from display, not from the conversion.