Convert Feet to Centimeters
Convert Feet to Centimeters instantly. 1 Foot (ft) equals 30.48 Centimeters (cm).
Feet to Centimeters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 500 ft | 15,240 cm |
| 1,000 ft | 30,480 cm |
1 Foot = 30.48 Centimeters · multiply Feet by 30.48
About converting Feet to Centimeters
Feet (ft) and Centimeters (cm) are both units of length, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Feet figure by 30.48. Ten Feet comes to 304.8 Centimeters, and a hundred works out at 3,048 Centimeters.
Rule of thumb: going from Feet to Centimeters multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Foot is already 30.48 Centimeters. If your answer came out smaller, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Foot?
A foot is twelve inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. The name is not a metaphor — it descends from body-based measurement, though a real foot is rather shorter than the unit. Despite the world largely going metric, the foot is stubbornly entrenched in two places worth knowing about: American building construction, where lumber and floor plans are dimensioned in feet and inches, and international aviation, where altitude is reported in feet almost everywhere on Earth regardless of what the country uses on the ground.
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body measurements, paper sizes, furniture and anything else you would reach for a ruler to check — small enough to be precise about a person’s height without resorting to decimals, large enough that you are not counting hundreds of them. Most of the world lists height in centimeters rather than feet and inches, so 180 cm is instantly readable as "about six foot" to a large part of the planet.
To put both in perspective: a typical room ceiling is about 8 feet high, while a standard credit card is 8.56 centimeters wide.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Centimeters to Feet converter, or browse all Length converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Centimeters are in one Foot?
There are 30.48 Centimeters in one Foot.
How do I convert Feet to Centimeters?
Multiply the number of Feet by 30.48. For example, 10 Feet = 304.8 Centimeters.
What is 100 Feet in Centimeters?
100 Feet is equal to 3,048 Centimeters.
How do I convert Centimeters to Feet?
Multiply the Centimeters value by 0.03281 (or divide by 30.48).
Is this Feet to Centimeters conversion exact?
Yes, exactly. Both units are fixed against the same base by definition, and 1 Foot = 30.48 Centimeters is the complete value — nothing is rounded away.
What is a Foot?
A foot is twelve inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. The name is not a metaphor — it descends from body-based measurement, though a real foot is rather shorter than the unit. Despite the world largely going metric, the foot is stubbornly entrenched in two places worth knowing about: American building construction, where lumber and floor plans are dimensioned in feet and inches, and international aviation, where altitude is reported in feet almost everywhere on Earth regardless of what the country uses on the ground.
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body measurements, paper sizes, furniture and anything else you would reach for a ruler to check — small enough to be precise about a person’s height without resorting to decimals, large enough that you are not counting hundreds of them. Most of the world lists height in centimeters rather than feet and inches, so 180 cm is instantly readable as "about six foot" to a large part of the planet.