Convert Feet to Centimeters
Feet to centimeters comes up whenever you need a precise metric height or measurement instead of a rounded meter figure. One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters, so the number gets a lot bigger when you switch to centimeters.
Feet to Centimeters conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 20 | 609.6 |
| 50 | 1,524 |
| 100 | 3,048 |
| 500 | 15,240 |
| 1,000 | 30,480 |
The formula
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the length in feet by 30.48:
centimeters = feet × 30.48
A worked example
Convert a 10-foot wall to centimeters:
10 × 30.48 = 304.8 cm
For a bigger number, 100 feet comes out to 3,048 cm.
Why it's exact
Since 1959 the international foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, which is exactly 30.48 centimeters. There's no rounding involved — the math is exact all the way through.
When you'll use it
Converting height, furniture and room dimensions, or any imperial measurement that needs to line up with a metric spec sheet or building plan.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a foot?
Exactly 30.48 centimeters. The foot is defined in terms of the meter, so this conversion is exact, not rounded.
How tall is 5 feet in centimeters?
5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.
Why use centimeters instead of meters for feet conversions?
Centimeters give a more readable whole-ish number for human-scale things like height, where meters would need decimals. 10 ft is 304.8 cm, easier to picture than 3.048 m for some purposes.