CM to Feet Converter
Convert centimeters to feet instantly — the go-to tool when a form asks for height in feet and you only know the cm.
Formula used
How to use this converter
- Type the value you want to convert in the first box.
- Pick the starting unit in the From box and the target unit in the To box.
- The answer appears instantly — change any box and it recalculates on its own.
The formula
One centimeter is exactly 0.0328084 feet (1 ÷ 30.48). So feet = cm ÷ 30.48. Example: 170 cm = 170 ÷ 30.48 = 5.577 feet.
Quick conversion table
| Centimeters | Feet | Feet & inches |
|---|---|---|
| 30 cm | 0.984 ft | 0 ft 11.8 in |
| 100 cm | 3.281 ft | 3 ft 3.4 in |
| 150 cm | 4.921 ft | 4 ft 11.1 in |
| 170 cm | 5.577 ft | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| 180 cm | 5.906 ft | 5 ft 10.9 in |
Why this matters in India
In India, people say their height in feet and inches ("5 foot 7"), but medical reports, passport forms and job applications usually want centimeters. It goes the other way too — a tailor's measurement in cm, or a furniture size quoted in cm, suddenly needs to make sense in feet. This converter handles both directions, including the inches part, so you never do the division by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 1 cm?
Exactly 0.0328084 feet. So 100 cm = 3.28084 feet and 180 cm = 5.90551 feet (about 5 ft 11 in).
What is the cm to feet formula?
Divide centimeters by 30.48: feet = cm ÷ 30.48. Example: 170 ÷ 30.48 = 5.577 feet.
How many cm is 6 feet?
6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm. Flip the From/To boxes above to convert the other way.
How do I convert 170 cm to feet and inches?
170 ÷ 30.48 = 5.577 feet, which is 5 ft 6.93 in — about 5 foot 7.