Convert Centimeters to Feet
Centimeters to feet is the conversion you need when a height, a shelf, or a piece of furniture is measured in metric but you think in feet and inches. One centimeter is approximately 0.032808 feet, so it takes a lot of centimeters to add up to even one foot.
Centimeters to Feet conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.032808 |
| 2 | 0.065617 |
| 3 | 0.098425 |
| 5 | 0.164042 |
| 10 | 0.328084 |
| 20 | 0.656168 |
| 50 | 1.64042 |
| 100 | 3.28084 |
| 500 | 16.404199 |
| 1,000 | 32.808399 |
The formula
To convert centimeters to feet, multiply the length in centimeters by 0.032808:
feet = centimeters × 0.032808
A worked example
Say you're converting a 100 cm plank into feet:
100 × 0.032808 = 3.28084 ft
For smaller lengths, 10 cm works out to 0.328084 ft, and 5 cm comes to 0.164042 ft.
When you'll use it
Checking furniture dimensions from an overseas listing, converting a person's height from a metric medical chart, or comparing a shelf's depth against a space measured in feet. Because centimeters are small and feet are comparatively large, expect the foot figure to look tiny for everyday objects — that's normal, not a mistake.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a centimeter?
About 0.032808 feet. That's a rounded figure — the exact value keeps going past six decimal places, so 0.032808 is the practical number to use.
Is the centimeter to feet conversion exact?
No. It's approximate because feet and centimeters don't divide evenly into each other. The factor 0.032808 is rounded for everyday use; more decimal places give you more precision if you need it.
How many centimeters make a foot?
Just over 30 centimeters — 1 foot is 30.48 cm. So flip the direction if you're starting from feet instead of centimeters.