Last updated: September 16, 2026
Quick answer: 1 foot = 30.48 cm exactly. Multiply feet by 30.48 to get centimeters. So 5 feet = 152.4 cm, 6 feet = 182.88 cm, and 5 feet 10 inches = 177.8 cm.
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Feet to centimeters is one of the most-searched height conversions. Americans describe their height as 5'11" or 6'2"; most of the world uses centimeters. If you're filling out a form, reading a medical chart from another country, or checking whether a piece of furniture will fit a room listed in metric dimensions, you're converting feet to cm. The formula is short — multiply by 30.48 — and the height chart below covers the values people look up most. For smaller measurements, the inches to cm converter handles single-inch values directly.
Formula: feet to cm
One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters. This comes from the 1959 international agreement that set 1 inch = 2.54 cm, and 12 inches make one foot:
Going the other way: divide centimeters by 30.48 to get feet (or use the cm to feet converter which also splits the result into feet and inches).
Converting feet and inches together
When a height or measurement is in feet and inches (like 5 ft 9 in), convert each part and add:
- Multiply the feet part by 30.48.
- Multiply the inches part by 2.54.
- Add the two results.
Example — 5 ft 9 in:
The same logic applies in reverse: if you have centimeters and want feet and inches, the cm to feet page does the split automatically. For the even simpler case of just feet without inches, the table below is the fastest reference.
Height chart: feet & inches to cm
| Height (ft & in) | Decimal feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft 10 in | 4.833 ft | 147.32 cm |
| 4 ft 11 in | 4.917 ft | 149.86 cm |
| 5 ft 0 in | 5.000 ft | 152.40 cm |
| 5 ft 1 in | 5.083 ft | 154.94 cm |
| 5 ft 2 in | 5.167 ft | 157.48 cm |
| 5 ft 3 in | 5.250 ft | 160.02 cm |
| 5 ft 4 in | 5.333 ft | 162.56 cm |
| 5 ft 5 in | 5.417 ft | 165.10 cm |
| 5 ft 6 in | 5.500 ft | 167.64 cm |
| 5 ft 7 in | 5.583 ft | 170.18 cm |
| 5 ft 8 in | 5.667 ft | 172.72 cm |
| 5 ft 9 in | 5.750 ft | 175.26 cm |
| 5 ft 10 in | 5.833 ft | 177.80 cm |
| 5 ft 11 in | 5.917 ft | 180.34 cm |
| 6 ft 0 in | 6.000 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 6 ft 1 in | 6.083 ft | 185.42 cm |
| 6 ft 2 in | 6.167 ft | 187.96 cm |
| 6 ft 3 in | 6.250 ft | 190.50 cm |
| 6 ft 4 in | 6.333 ft | 193.04 cm |
Feet to cm conversion table (whole feet)
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.40 cm |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm |
| 9 ft | 274.32 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.80 cm |
| 12 ft | 365.76 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.20 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.60 cm |
Where this conversion comes up
Clothing and fashion
Many online clothing brands outside the US ask for height in centimeters on their size guides. Knowing your height in cm (rather than re-measuring) lets you find the right inseam length or jacket size without guesswork. For weight-related sizing, the lbs to kg converter handles the other measurement on those forms.
Furniture and room planning
European and Asian furniture specs often list height, depth, and width in centimeters. A 6-foot-wide sofa is 182.88 cm; an 8-foot ceiling is 243.84 cm. Converting before you shop prevents the frustrating moment when a piece arrives and doesn't fit the space.
Sports and athletics
International sports record books list athlete heights in centimeters. A basketball player listed at 6 ft 7 in (6.583 ft) is 200.66 cm — just barely over 2 meters, which is a benchmark in many sports.
Frequently asked questions about feet to cm
How many cm is 1 foot?
Exactly 30.48 centimeters. This is set by definition: 12 inches × 2.54 cm per inch = 30.48 cm.
What is 5 feet in centimeters?
5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm. Five feet is exactly 152.4 centimeters.
What is 6 feet in cm?
6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm. Six feet is 182.88 centimeters, just under 183 cm.
How do I convert 5 feet 10 inches to cm?
Multiply the feet by 30.48 and the inches by 2.54, then add: (5 × 30.48) + (10 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 25.4 = 177.8 cm.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. One foot is defined as exactly 30.48 cm (from 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 12 inches per foot). No rounding is involved in the definition itself.
Sources
References & further reading
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)
- U.S. Federal Register — International Yard and Pound Agreement, 1959 (1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly)
- Britannica — Foot (unit of measurement)
- BIPM — SI Unit definitions
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