Feet to CM Converter

Convert feet to centimeters instantly — the go-to tool when someone says their height is 5'7" and a form asks for 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 foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters (12 inches × 2.54). So cm = feet × 30.48. Example: 5 feet = 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.

Quick conversion table

FeetCentimetersNote
1 ft30.48 cmOne foot
3 ft91.44 cmOne yard
5 ft152.4 cmAverage height range
6 ft182.88 cmTall
10 ft304.8 cmRoom height

Why this matters in India

In India, people state height in feet and inches ("5 foot 7"), but government forms, medical records and passport applications want centimeters. Property dealers also quote plot dimensions in feet while architects draw in cm. This converter removes the mental math — including the inches part, since 1 foot = 12 inches.

Frequently asked questions

How many cm is 1 foot?

Exactly 30.48 cm. So 5 feet = 152.4 cm and 6 feet = 182.88 cm.

What is the feet to cm formula?

Multiply feet by 30.48: cm = feet × 30.48.

How do I convert 5 feet 7 inches to cm?

Use our Feet-Inches to CM converter — or do (5 × 30.48) + (7 × 2.54) = 170.18 cm.

How many feet is 180 cm?

180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.905 feet, about 5 ft 11 in. Flip the From/To boxes above to convert.