How to convert feet to centimeters
cm = ft × 30.48Multiply the value in feet by 30.48. To go the other way, multiply by 0.03280839895 (or divide by 30.48).
A foot is larger than a centimeter: one foot contains 30.48 centimeters.
Worked examples
- 1 foot1 ft × 30.48 = 30.48 cm
- 5 feet5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
- 10 feet10 ft × 30.48 = 304.8 cm
- 20 feet20 ft × 30.48 = 609.6 cm
- 100 feet100 ft × 30.48 = 3,048 cm
Feet to centimeters conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft | 3.048 cm |
| 0.25 ft | 7.62 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 |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 9 ft | 274.32 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 12 ft | 365.76 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 30 ft | 914.4 cm |
| 40 ft | 1,219.2 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 75 ft | 2,286 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 250 ft | 7,620 cm |
| 500 ft | 15,240 cm |
| 1,000 ft | 30,480 cm |
About the units
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.
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).
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in one foot?
There are 30.48 centimeters in one foot, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert feet to centimeters?
Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, 10 ft × 30.48 = 304.8 cm.
How many feet are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.03280839895 feet. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 30.48.
What is 10 feet in centimeters?
10 ft = 304.8 cm.
Is this ft to cm 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.