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

  1. Type the value you want to convert in the first box.
  2. Pick the starting unit in the From box and the target unit in the To box.
  3. 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

CentimetersFeetFeet & inches
30 cm0.984 ft0 ft 11.8 in
100 cm3.281 ft3 ft 3.4 in
150 cm4.921 ft4 ft 11.1 in
170 cm5.577 ft5 ft 6.9 in
180 cm5.906 ft5 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.