How to convert feet to centimeters
One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters and one inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters. To convert, convert the height to inches (feet × 12 + inches) and multiply by 2.54:
Mental-math shortcut: Convert to inches first (feet × 12 + inches), then multiply by 2.54. 5 ft 7 in = 67 in × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
Example
5 ft 7 in = 5 × 12 + 7 = 67 inches, and 67 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
Feet and inches to Centimeters conversion chart
| Height (ft, in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 4 ft 10 in | 147.32 |
| 4 ft 11 in | 149.86 |
| 5 ft 0 in | 152.4 |
| 5 ft 1 in | 154.94 |
| 5 ft 2 in | 157.48 |
| 5 ft 3 in | 160.02 |
| 5 ft 4 in | 162.56 |
| 5 ft 5 in | 165.1 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 167.64 |
| 5 ft 7 in | 170.18 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 172.72 |
| 5 ft 9 in | 175.26 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 177.8 |
| 5 ft 11 in | 180.34 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 182.88 |
| 6 ft 1 in | 185.42 |
| 6 ft 2 in | 187.96 |
| 6 ft 3 in | 190.5 |
| 6 ft 4 in | 193.04 |
| 6 ft 6 in | 198.12 |
What is a foot?
A foot (ft or ′) equals 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. In the US and UK it is commonly used for height (for example 5 ft 9 in), room dimensions, building plans and altitude. Three feet make one yard.
What is a centimeter?
A centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, roughly the width of a fingernail. It is the everyday unit for height, body measurements and clothing sizes in most of the world. One centimeter is about 0.3937 inches, and exactly 2.54 centimeters make one inch.
Converting the other way? Use the Centimeters to Feet converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a foot?
There are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot and 2.54 centimeters in one inch.
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply the total by 2.54. For example, 5 ft 7 in = 67 in × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
How tall is 6 feet in cm?
6 ft is 182.88 cm.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 30.48 to get feet, then multiply the decimal part by 12 to get inches — or use our centimeters to feet converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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