Centimeters to feet
Type a value in centimeters to see it in feet straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the centimeters box.
- Read the result in feet as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
ft = cm × 0.03280839895
Multiply the value in centimeters by 0.03280839895 to get feet.
Example
To convert 25 cm to feet: 25 × 0.03280839895 = 0.82021 ft.
Conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0328084 |
| 2 | 0.0656168 |
| 3 | 0.0984252 |
| 5 | 0.164042 |
| 10 | 0.328084 |
| 20 | 0.656168 |
| 25 | 0.82021 |
| 50 | 1.64042 |
| 100 | 3.28084 |
| 250 | 8.2021 |
| 500 | 16.4042 |
| 1,000 | 32.8084 |
About the units
- Centimeter
- A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, used for everyday sizes such as height and clothing.
- Foot
- The international foot is 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 meter, used for height, altitude and building sizes.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many feet are in one centimeter?
1 cm = 0.0328084 ft exactly.
How do I convert centimeters to feet?
Use ft = cm × 0.03280839895. For example, 25 cm = 0.82021 ft.
How many centimeters are in one foot?
1 ft = 30.48 cm.
Are the inch, foot and mile factors exact or rounded?
They are exact by definition. Since the 1959 agreement one inch is exactly 2.54 cm, one foot 0.3048 m and one mile 1609.344 m.
What is the difference between a mile and a nautical mile?
A statute mile is 1609.344 meters and is used on roads. A nautical mile is 1852 meters and is used at sea and in aviation.