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Feet to Centimeters Converter
There are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot (1 ft = 30.48 cm). Because 1 foot contains 12 inches and each inch is 2.54 cm, 12 × 2.54 = 30.48 cm exactly. This conversion is widely used for human height, building dimensions, and international travel documents.
Converted Result
30.48 cm
1 ft = 30.48 cm
Equivalent Values in Other Units
Meter
0.3048 m
Kilometer
0.0003 km
Millimeter
304.8 mm
Mile
0.0002 mi
Yard
0.3333 yd
Inch
12 in
Nautical Mile
0.0002 NM
Reverse Conversion Available
CM to Feet Converter (Centimeters to Feet)
Formula & Calculation Method
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the foot value by exactly 30.48.
Conversion Formula
Centimeters = Feet × 30.48
Step-by-Step Worked Example
6 feet multiplied by 30.48 equals exactly 182.88 cm (or 1.8288 meters).
Foot to Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference values for common foot measurements.
1 ft = 30.48 cm
| Foot (ft) | Centimeter (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 |
| 5.5 ft | 167.64 cm |
| 5.8 ft | 176.784 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 6.2 ft | 188.976 cm |
| 6.5 ft | 198.12 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot (1 ft = 30.48 cm). This is an exact definition agreed internationally in 1959.