Feet to CM Converter

Convert feet to centimeters with accurate formulas, examples and conversion tables.

Length conversion

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Result

30.48 cm

1 ft ≈ 30.48 cm

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Conversion table

Common feet to centimeters values, generated from the selected units.

feet (ft)centimeters (cm)
1 foot30.48 centimeters
5 feet152.4 centimeters
10 feet304.8 centimeters
20 feet609.6 centimeters
50 feet1,524 centimeters
100 feet3,048 centimeters

Conversion Formula

Multiply the value in feet by 30.48 to get centimeters.

Formulacm = ft × 30.48

Example

Convert 1 foot to centimeters:

1 × 30.48= 30.48 cm

Unit information

Concise reference information for the selected source and target units.

Foot (ft)

Imperial
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Definition
One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters or 12 inches.
Usage
Used for height, buildings, aviation altitude, and property measurements.

Centimeter (cm)

Metric
1 cm = 0.01 m
Definition
One centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter.
Usage
Common for body measurements, household objects, maps, and schoolwork.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in 1 foot?

1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters.

How do you convert feet to centimeters?

Multiply the value in feet by 30.48 to get centimeters. The formula is cm = ft × 30.48.

What is 10 feet in centimeters?

10 feet is approximately 304.8 centimeters.