Conversion

Centimeters to Feet Converter

1 centimeter = 0.03280839895 ft. Enter any value to convert centimeters (cm) to feet (ft), or use the table below for common values.

Results

1 cm =0.03280839895 ftcentimeters → feet
1 cm0.03280839895 ft
1 ft30.48 cm
Formula
ft = cm × 0.03280839895
1 cm in other units
1 cm in other units
UnitValue
millimeters (mm)10
meters (m)0.01
kilometers (km)0.00001
inches (in)0.3937007874
feet (ft)0.03280839895
yards (yd)0.01093613298
miles (mi)0.000006213711922
nautical miles (nmi)0.000005399568035

Formula

ft = cm × 0.03280839895

Example: 10 cm = 0.3280839895 ft. To convert the other way, use cm = ft × 30.48.

Quick mental estimate: multiply by about 0.033.

Centimeters to Feet conversion table

Centimeters (cm)Feet (ft)
1 cm0.03280839895 ft
2 cm0.0656167979 ft
3 cm0.09842519685 ft
4 cm0.1312335958 ft
5 cm0.1640419948 ft
6 cm0.1968503937 ft
7 cm0.2296587927 ft
8 cm0.2624671916 ft
9 cm0.2952755906 ft
10 cm0.3280839895 ft
15 cm0.4921259843 ft
20 cm0.656167979 ft
25 cm0.8202099738 ft
30 cm0.9842519685 ft
40 cm1.312335958 ft
50 cm1.640419948 ft
75 cm2.460629921 ft
100 cm3.280839895 ft
250 cm8.202099738 ft
500 cm16.40419948 ft
1,000 cm32.80839895 ft

About centimeters and feet

The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is used for body height, clothing sizes and everyday objects in almost every country outside the United States.

The foot is 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is used for height, room dimensions and aircraft altitude.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert centimeters to feet?

Use the formula ft = cm × 0.03280839895. For example, 10 cm = 0.3280839895 ft.

What is 1 centimeter in feet?

1 cm = 0.03280839895 ft.

How do I convert feet back to centimeters?

Use cm = ft × 30.48. 1 ft = 30.48 cm.