Centimeters to Feet Converter

About the cm to ft calculation

One centimeter is exactly 0.032808 feet, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. How height and clothing sizes are quoted almost everywhere outside the US. Used for human height in the US and UK, and for altitude in aviation globally.

Formula

ft = cm × 0.032808

1 cm = 0.032808 ft
1 ft = 30.48 cm

Worked example

To convert 180 cm, multiply by 0.032808: 180 × 0.032808 = 5.9055 ft.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a centimeter?

There are 0.032808 feet in one centimeter. To convert any amount, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.032808.

How do I convert feet back to centimeters?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 30.48. One foot is 30.48 centimeters.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between centimeters and feet is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.

Where is each of these units used?

Centimeters: how height and clothing sizes are quoted almost everywhere outside the US. Feet: used for human height in the US and UK, and for altitude in aviation globally.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units