Foot (ft) to Centimetre (cm)
Convert feet to centimetres. Whether you are reading an American floor plan, converting your height into metric, or ordering a piece of timber described in feet — this tool gives you the result instantly. One foot is exactly 30.48 centimetres.
Frequently asked questions
1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimetres. This is derived from the international definitions: 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 inch = 2.54 cm, so 1 foot = 12 × 2.54 = 30.48 cm.
6 feet equals 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 centimetres — approximately 183 cm. In the UK and US, 6 feet is considered tall for a man.
Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For a mixed measurement (feet and inches): multiply the feet by 30.48 and the inches by 2.54, then add the two results together.
5 feet 9 inches = (5 × 30.48) + (9 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 22.86 = 175.26 centimetres — close to the average height of a man in the UK.