Feet to centimetres converter
Centimetres (cm)
1 foot = 30.48 centimetres
How to convert feet to centimetres
cm = ft × 30.48
Multiply the number of feet by 30.48 to get centimetres. Going the other way, divide by 30.48 (or multiply by 0.0328083989501).
One foot is exactly defined as 30.48 centimetres (to 12 significant figures), and one centimetre is 0.0328083989501 feet.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 feet: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 152.4 centimetres.
- Convert 12.5 feet: 12.5 × 30.48 = 381 381 centimetres.
- Convert 250 feet: 250 × 30.48 = 7,620 7,620 centimetres.
Quick-reference table
| ft | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 15 | 457.2 |
| 20 | 609.6 |
| 25 | 762 |
| 50 | 1,524 |
| 75 | 2,286 |
| 100 | 3,048 |
| 1,000 | 30,480 |
| cm | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.03280839895 |
| 2 | 0.0656167979 |
| 3 | 0.09842519685 |
| 5 | 0.1640419948 |
| 10 | 0.3280839895 |
| 15 | 0.4921259843 |
| 20 | 0.656167979 |
| 25 | 0.8202099738 |
| 50 | 1.640419948 |
| 75 | 2.460629921 |
| 100 | 3.280839895 |
| 1,000 | 32.80839895 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimetres are in 1 foot?
1 foot equals 30.48 centimetres.
What is the formula to convert feet to centimetres?
Use cm = ft × 30.48. Multiply the number of feet by 30.48 to get centimetres. Going the other way, divide by 30.48 (or multiply by 0.0328083989501).
What is 100 feet in centimetres?
100 feet is 3,048 centimetres.