Converting between feet and centimeters is essential for international measurements in health, construction, and fashion. Easily convert feet to cm with our precise tools.
Key Conversion: 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters (exact)
Our ft to cm converter helps with:
- Quick feet into cm calculations
- Height and body measurements
- International product specifications
- Precise DIY and crafting projects
Feet to Centimeters Converter
Type any value in feet to see centimeters equivalent (e.g., 1 foot to cm = 30.48 cm)
Feet to Centimeters Conversion Chart
Common feet to cm conversions:
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) | Practical Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 | Standard ruler length |
| 2 | 60.96 | Standard door width |
| 5 | 152.40 | Average human arm span |
| 6 | 182.88 | Average human height |
| 10 | 304.80 | Small room length |
Note: 1 centimeter = exactly 0.0328084 feet (international standard)
How to Convert Feet to Centimeters Manually
Conversion Formula
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
centimeters = feet × 30.48
This exact conversion factor was internationally standardized in 1959.
Step-by-Step Example
Start with feet value
Example: Convert 4.5 feet to centimeters
Multiply by 30.48
4.5 × 30.48 = 137.16
Result in centimeters
4.5 ft = 137.16 cm
Quick Estimation Method
For rough feet into cm conversions:
- 1 foot ≈ 30 cm
- Multiply feet by 30 then add half (3 ft ≈ 90 + 15 = 105 cm)
- 10 feet ≈ 305 cm
5'5 feet in cm
5 feet 5 inches is equal to 165.1 cm.
5'7 feet in cm
5 feet 7 inches is equal to 170.18 cm
5'6 feet in cm
5 feet 6 inches is equal to 167.64 cm
5'2 feet in cm
5 feet 2 inches is equal to 157.48 cm
