Convert Centimeter to Foot
Use this free converter to change centimeters (cm) into feet (ft). Centimeter and foot both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 cm equals 0.032808399 ft, and 1 ft equals 30.48 cm.
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Foot (ft)
0.032808399
1 cm = 0.032808399 ft
Length conversion table
| Centimeter | Foot |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00032808399 |
| 0.1 | 0.0032808399 |
| 0.5 | 0.016404199 |
| 1 | 0.032808399 |
| 2 | 0.065616798 |
| 3 | 0.098425197 |
| 5 | 0.16404199 |
| 10 | 0.32808399 |
| 20 | 0.65616798 |
| 25 | 0.82020997 |
| 50 | 1.6404199 |
| 100 | 3.2808399 |
| 1,000 | 32.808399 |
How to convert Centimeter to Foot
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.032808399 to get feet.
- Enter the number of centimeters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in feet.
- Worked example: 15 cm × 0.032808399 = 0.49212598 ft.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (foot to centimeter).
About these units
Centimeter (cm)
- Definition
- A centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, a convenient metric unit for everyday measurements like height and paper sizes.
- History
- It dates from the original metric system and uses the SI prefix "centi-" (one hundredth).
- Current use
- Centimeters are used for body measurements, rainfall, screen and print dimensions, and school maths across the metric world.
Foot (ft)
- Definition
- A foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters.
- History
- Derived from the human foot, it varied across regions until the international foot was defined in 1959.
- Current use
- Feet are widely used for height, room dimensions, and aviation altitude, especially in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a centimeter?
There are 0.032808399 ft in 1 cm. To convert, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.032808399.
How do I convert centimeters to feet?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.032808399 to get feet. For example, 10 cm = 0.32808399 ft.
Is this centimeter-to-foot converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Centimeter to other length units
| Unit | 1 Centimeter equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.01 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 0.00001 km |
| Millimeter (mm) | 10 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 10000 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 10000000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.0000062137119 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 0.010936133 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 0.032808399 ft |
| Inch (in) | 0.39370079 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.000005399568 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-18 ly |