Centimeters to Feet
Convert centimeters (cm) to feet (ft). 1 cm = 0.032808399 ft (and 1 ft = 30.48 cm). It all runs locally in your browser.
Centimeters to Feet table
| Centimeters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 0.5 cm | 0.016404199 ft |
| 1 cm | 0.032808399 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.065616798 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.098425197 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.16404199 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.32808399 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.82020997 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.6404199 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.2808399 ft |
Where this conversion shows up
The reverse trip, and the one most of the world needs: a height in centimetres that has to be stated in feet and inches for a US form, a sports profile, or a conversation with someone who does not think in metric.
Worked example
180 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.906 ft. That is not 5 ft 9 — take the decimal and multiply by 12: 0.906 × 12 = 10.9 in, so 180 cm is 5 ft 11 in.
Rounding and precision
The mistake to avoid is reading 5.906 ft as 5 ft 9 in. The decimal part is a fraction of a foot, so it must be multiplied by 12 to become inches. Round to the nearest inch for heights.
How to convert
To convert centimeters to feet, multiply by 0.032808399. Need other units? Use the full Unit Converter.
FAQ
How many feet in a centimeter?
1 centimeter equals 0.032808399 feet (ft).
How do I convert centimeters to feet?
Multiply the centimeters value by 0.032808399. For example, 5 cm = 0.16404199 ft.
What is 180 cm in feet and inches?
5 feet 11 inches. 180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.906 ft, and 0.906 × 12 = 10.9 inches, which rounds to 11.
Why is 5.9 feet not 5 feet 9 inches?
Because the decimal is a fraction of a foot, not a count of inches. 0.9 ft is 10.8 inches, so 5.9 ft is nearer 5 ft 11 than 5 ft 9.