Convert FEET to CM, Free
Type any FEET value and see the CM result instantly. No button press needed.
How to convert FEET to CM
Feet and centimeters are the units you encounter most often when heights, room dimensions, or furniture sizes need to cross between imperial and metric contexts. One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters by definition, so the conversion is a simple multiplication. Where this gets slightly tricky is when heights are expressed as feet and inches combined, like 5'10".
This converter handles both pure-foot inputs and combined feet-and-inch inputs, giving you the centimeter total with no manual arithmetic. Everything runs locally in JavaScript with an instant result.
Enter feet (and inches if needed)
Type the number of feet. If your measurement includes inches, enter them in the inches field as well. For example, 5 feet 10 inches.
Read the centimeter result
The converter calculates (feet x 30.48) + (inches x 2.54) and displays the total in centimeters. 5'10" = 177.8 cm.
Copy the result
Highlight the centimeter value and copy it for your medical record, product listing, or travel form.
Convert back if needed
Switch to cm to feet to go the other direction, for example when reading a European height chart and needing the imperial equivalent.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters is 1 foot?
Exactly 30.48 cm. This is a defined, exact value, not an approximation.
What is 6 feet in centimeters?
6 x 30.48 = 182.88 cm.
What is 5 feet 11 inches in centimeters?
(5 x 30.48) + (11 x 2.54) = 152.4 + 27.94 = 180.34 cm.
Why is 1 foot defined as 30.48 cm?
The international yard and pound agreement of 1959 standardized the foot as exactly 0.3048 meters = 30.48 centimeters.
How do I convert feet to meters instead?
Divide by 3.28084, or multiply by 0.3048. For example, 6 feet = 1.8288 meters.