Centimeters to feet
1 centimeter = 0.0328084 feet
Type a value in centimeters (cm) to get feet (ft) straight away. A centimeter is smaller than a foot, so the number goes down. Both units belong to length, measured here against the meter.
1 cm = 0.032808399 ft
Formula
ft = cm × 0.032808399
One centimeter is 0.032808399 feet, so multiply by that factor. You can also divide by 30.48, the number of centimeters in one foot. Here cm is the value in centimeters and ft is the result in feet.
Worked example: 170 centimeters × 0.032808399 = 5.57743 feet.
Centimeters to feet table
| centimeters (cm) | feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.0328084 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.0656168 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.0984252 ft |
| 4 cm | 0.131234 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.164042 ft |
| 6 cm | 0.19685 ft |
| 7 cm | 0.229659 ft |
| 8 cm | 0.262467 ft |
| 9 cm | 0.295276 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.328084 ft |
| 15 cm | 0.492126 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.656168 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.82021 ft |
| 30 cm | 0.984252 ft |
| 40 cm | 1.31234 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.64042 ft |
| 60 cm | 1.9685 ft |
| 75 cm | 2.46063 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.28084 ft |
Everyday centimeters in feet
| What it is | cm | ft |
|---|---|---|
| a postage stamp (about) | 2.5 cm | 0.082021 ft |
| a school ruler | 30 cm | 0.984252 ft |
| a standard interior door width | 90 cm | 2.95276 ft |
| 5 ft in height | 152 cm | 4.98688 ft |
| a tall adult | 180 cm | 5.90551 ft |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 0.033. For 170 cm that gives 5.61 ft against an exact 5.57743 ft, an error of 0.6%.
About the units
Centimeter (cm). One hundredth of a meter. The usual metric unit for height, clothing and small objects.
Foot (ft). 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 m. Used for height and room sizes in the US, UK and India.
Going the other way, 1 foot is 30.48 centimeters.
Questions
How many feet are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter is 0.0328084 feet, and 1 foot is 30.48 centimeters.
How do I convert centimeters to feet?
Use ft = cm × 0.032808399. For example, 170 centimeters × 0.032808399 = 5.57743 feet.
Is the centimeter to foot factor exact?
Yes, the definitions are exact, so the factor is exact. Results here are rounded to 6 significant digits for display.
How much is a tall adult in feet?
180 cm is 5.90551 ft.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST SP 811, Appendix B (conversion factors).
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