Feet to centimeters
Type a value in feet to see it in centimeters straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the feet box.
- Read the result in centimeters as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
cm = ft × 30.48
Multiply the value in feet by 30.48 to get centimeters.
Example
To convert 25 ft to centimeters: 25 × 30.48 = 762 cm.
Conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 3 | 91.44 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 20 | 609.6 |
| 25 | 762 |
| 50 | 1,524 |
| 100 | 3,048 |
| 250 | 7,620 |
| 500 | 15,240 |
| 1,000 | 30,480 |
About the units
- Foot
- The international foot is 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 meter, used for height, altitude and building sizes.
- Centimeter
- A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, used for everyday sizes such as height and clothing.
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 centimeters are in one foot?
1 ft = 30.48 cm exactly.
How do I convert feet to centimeters?
Use cm = ft × 30.48. For example, 25 ft = 762 cm.
How many feet are in one centimeter?
1 cm = 0.0328084 ft.
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.