Convert CM to FEET, Free
Type any CM value and see the FEET result instantly. No button press needed.
How to convert CM to FEET
One centimeter equals exactly 0.0328084 feet, or equivalently, one foot equals 30.48 centimeters. The conversion is precise and fixed because the international foot was defined in 1959 as exactly 30.48 cm. This means every centimeter-to-feet conversion is a simple multiplication by 0.0328084.
The converter is useful whenever you need to reconcile metric measurements with imperial ones, such as reading European furniture dimensions in feet, understanding height measurements from countries that use metric, or converting architectural drawings between systems. Results update instantly as you type, and decimal centimeter values are fully supported.
Enter your centimeter value
Type any number into the centimeter field. Decimals are accepted, for example 175.5 cm.
Read the result in feet
The equivalent value in feet appears instantly. The result is shown as a decimal foot value.
Copy the result
Click the copy icon next to the output to save the value to your clipboard for use elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in one foot?
One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters. This is an internationally standardized definition, not an approximation.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide your cm value by 30.48 to get the total in decimal feet. The whole number part is feet; multiply the remainder by 12 to get inches. For example, 180 cm divided by 30.48 is 5.906 feet, which is 5 feet and 10.87 inches.
Can I convert decimal centimeter values?
Yes. The converter handles any decimal input, so 175.5 cm or 0.5 cm both work correctly.
Is this conversion accurate enough for construction work?
Yes. The conversion factor used is the exact SI-to-imperial ratio, accurate to at least 10 significant figures, which exceeds the precision of any physical measurement.
Does the tool work in reverse, feet to centimeters?
This specific page converts centimeters to feet. BoltConverter also has a feet-to-cm converter if you need the reverse direction.