Convert Foot to Centimeter
Use this free converter to change feet (ft) into centimeters (cm). Foot and centimeter both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 ft equals 30.48 cm, and 1 cm equals 0.032808399 ft.
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Centimeter (cm)
30.48
1 ft = 30.48 cm
Length conversion table
| Foot | Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.3048 |
| 0.1 | 3.048 |
| 0.5 | 15.24 |
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 20 | 609.6 |
| 25 | 762 |
| 50 | 1524 |
| 100 | 3048 |
| 1,000 | 30480 |
How to convert Foot to Centimeter
Multiply the foot value by 30.48 to get centimeters.
- Enter the number of feet you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in centimeters.
- Worked example: 15 ft × 30.48 = 457.2 cm.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (centimeter to foot).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a foot?
There are 30.48 cm in 1 ft. To convert, multiply the number of feet by 30.48.
How do I convert feet to centimeters?
Multiply the foot value by 30.48 to get centimeters. For example, 10 ft = 304.8 cm.
Is this foot-to-centimeter 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 Foot to other length units
| Unit | 1 Foot equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.3048 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 0.0003048 km |
| Centimeter (cm) | 30.48 cm |
| Millimeter (mm) | 304.8 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 304800 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 304800000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.00018939394 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 0.33333333 yd |
| Inch (in) | 12 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.00016457883 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 3.2217e-17 ly |