How to convert centimeters to feet
ft = cm × 0.03280839895Because one foot equals 30.48 centimeters, you can also divide: ft = cm ÷ 30.48.
A centimeter is smaller than a foot: it takes 30.48 centimeters to make one foot.
Worked examples
- 1 centimeter1 cm × 0.03280839895 = 0.03280839895 ft
- 5 centimeters5 cm × 0.03280839895 = 0.1640419948 ft
- 10 centimeters10 cm × 0.03280839895 = 0.3280839895 ft
- 20 centimeters20 cm × 0.03280839895 = 0.656167979 ft
- 100 centimeters100 cm × 0.03280839895 = 3.280839895 ft
Centimeters to feet conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm | 0.0032808399 ft |
| 0.25 cm | 0.0082020997 ft |
| 0.5 cm | 0.016404199 ft |
| 1 cm | 0.032808399 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.065616798 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.098425197 ft |
| 4 cm | 0.1312336 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.16404199 ft |
| 6 cm | 0.19685039 ft |
| 7 cm | 0.22965879 ft |
| 8 cm | 0.26246719 ft |
| 9 cm | 0.29527559 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.32808399 ft |
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 12 cm | 0.39370079 ft |
| 15 cm | 0.49212598 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.65616798 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.82020997 ft |
| 30 cm | 0.98425197 ft |
| 40 cm | 1.312336 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.6404199 ft |
| 75 cm | 2.4606299 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.2808399 ft |
| 250 cm | 8.2020997 ft |
| 500 cm | 16.404199 ft |
| 1,000 cm | 32.808399 ft |
About the units
Centimeter (cm)
One hundredth of a metre. Centimetres are the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing sizes and small objects; a standard paper clip is about 3 cm long. One centimeter equals 0.01 meters (m).
Foot (ft)
Exactly 0.3048 m, or 12 inches. Feet are used in the US for height, room dimensions and aircraft altitude; a standard ceiling is 8 ft.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one centimeter?
There are 0.03280839895 feet in one centimeter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert centimeters to feet?
Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.03280839895. For example, 10 cm × 0.03280839895 = 0.3280839895 ft.
How many centimeters are in one foot?
One foot equals 30.48 centimeters. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.03280839895.
What is 10 centimeters in feet?
10 cm = 0.3280839895 ft.
Is this cm to ft converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.