How to convert feet to centimeters
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply by 30.48. Length conversions are used everywhere from construction drawings and travel distances to sewing patterns and science homework.
Foot to Centimeter conversion table
| Foot (ft) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft | 3.048 cm |
| 0.5 ft | 15.24 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 |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 500 ft | 15,240 cm |
| 1,000 ft | 30,480 cm |
About the units
Foot (ft)
A foot equals 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is common for height, room dimensions and aviation altitude.
Centimeter (cm)
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, widely used for body height, clothing sizes and everyday measurements outside the US.
How to use this converter
- Type the number of feet (ft) in the input box.
- The result in centimeters appears instantly — no button needed.
- See the same value in every other length unit just below.
- Use “Swap units” to convert centimeters back to feet.
When you’ll use the foot to centimeter conversion
Converting feet to centimeters comes up more often than you might expect — for example when checking a running or cycling route distance, reading a product spec sheet from another country, or measuring furniture to see if it fits through a doorway. Type your number once and you get the exact answer plus every related unit, so you don’t need to convert twice.
💡 For a quick estimate in your head, multiply by about 30 (the exact factor is 30.48).
Watch out for these mix-ups
- Confusing the international mile with the nautical mile (1,852 m).
- Writing 5′10″ as 5.10 ft — it is actually about 5.83 ft.
Tips for better results
- Double-check which system a unit belongs to (for example US vs UK gallons).
- Use the swap button to convert in the opposite direction instantly.
- Bookmark the conversions you use most — each pair has its own page.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in one foot?
One foot equals 30.48 centimeters. 30.48 is the exact factor used by this converter.
How do I convert feet to centimeters?
Multiply the value in feet by 30.48. To go the other way, multiply centimeters by 0.0328083989501.
What is 10 ft in cm?
10 ft = 304.8 cm. Also, 5 ft = 152.4 cm and 100 ft = 3,048 cm.
What is the difference between a foot and a centimeter?
A foot equals 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is common for height, room dimensions and aviation altitude. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, widely used for body height, clothing sizes and everyday measurements outside the US.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes — the Foot to Centimeter is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded to our servers.
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