How many centimeters are in a foot?

One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters. This is a defined relationship: 1 foot = 12 inches, and 1 inch = 2.54 cm, so 1 ft = 12 × 2.54 = 30.48 cm.

How do I convert feet and inches to centimeters?

Convert the feet to inches (multiply by 12), add the remaining inches, then multiply the total inches by 2.54. For example, 5 ft 9 in = (5 × 12 + 9) × 2.54 = 69 × 2.54 = 175.26 cm.

What is 6 feet in centimeters?

Six feet equals exactly 182.88 centimeters (6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm).

What is 5 feet in centimeters?

Five feet equals exactly 152.4 centimeters (5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm).

Can I enter decimal feet like 5.75?

Yes. The decimal feet input accepts any positive decimal number. Alternatively, use the Feet + Inches input section to enter whole feet and inches separately for maximum precision.

Why is the foot still used instead of centimeters?

The United States and a handful of other countries retained the imperial system historically adopted from British units. Most other countries switched to the metric system (centimeters, meters) during the 20th century, but the US continues to use feet and inches for everyday height and distance measurements.

Feet to Centimeters Converter

Name: Feet to Centimeters Converter
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Enter a length in feet (or feet and inches) and instantly get the equivalent in centimeters, meters, inches, and yards.

Enter Length in Feet

Decimal Feet (ft)

Or enter feet and inches

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Inches

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Converted Values

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Common Height Reference: Feet to Centimeters

Feet & Inches	Centimeters	Meters	Total Inches
4 ft 10 in	147.32 cm	1.4732 m	58 in
4 ft 11 in	149.86 cm	1.4986 m	59 in
5 ft 0 in	152.4 cm	1.524 m	60 in
5 ft 1 in	154.94 cm	1.5494 m	61 in
5 ft 2 in	157.48 cm	1.5748 m	62 in
5 ft 3 in	160.02 cm	1.6002 m	63 in
5 ft 4 in	162.56 cm	1.6256 m	64 in
5 ft 5 in	165.1 cm	1.651 m	65 in
5 ft 6 in	167.64 cm	1.6764 m	66 in
5 ft 7 in	170.18 cm	1.7018 m	67 in
5 ft 8 in	172.72 cm	1.7272 m	68 in
5 ft 9 in	175.26 cm	1.7526 m	69 in
5 ft 10 in	177.8 cm	1.778 m	70 in
5 ft 11 in	180.34 cm	1.8034 m	71 in
6 ft 0 in	182.88 cm	1.8288 m	72 in
6 ft 1 in	185.42 cm	1.8542 m	73 in
6 ft 2 in	187.96 cm	1.8796 m	74 in
6 ft 3 in	190.5 cm	1.905 m	75 in
6 ft 4 in	193.04 cm	1.9304 m	76 in
6 ft 5 in	195.58 cm	1.9558 m	77 in
6 ft 6 in	198.12 cm	1.9812 m	78 in

Click any row to load that value into the converter above.

Summary

Enter a length in feet (or feet and inches) and instantly get the equivalent in centimeters, meters, inches, and yards.

How it works

Enter a length value in feet in the input field, or use the feet + inches fields for a combined input.
The converter multiplies the total foot value by 30.48 to produce centimeters.
Secondary results (meters, total inches, yards) are calculated from the same input.
Results update instantly as you type.
Click any row in the reference table to load that value into the converter.
Use the Copy button to copy the centimeter result to your clipboard.

Use cases

Convert your height from feet and inches to centimeters for international forms.
Check product dimensions listed in imperial units when ordering from metric-system countries.
Verify room or furniture measurements when switching between imperial and metric plans.
Help students solve unit-conversion homework problems.
Convert athletic performance heights (high jump, pole vault) between systems.
Translate architectural drawings between imperial and metric measurements.
Cross-check clothing size charts that list heights in both feet and centimeters.
Quickly convert a child's growth chart reading from feet to centimeters.

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Last updated: 2026-05-23 · Reviewed by Nham Vu