Unit converter · length
CM to feet and feet to cm converter
Convert in either direction — centimeters to feet, or feet to centimeters — with results accurate to four decimal places, updated as you type.
= 5 ft 10.87 in
= 1828.8 mm
Formulas
Both conversions run off the same fixed constant: 1 foot = 30.48 cm (since 1 inch = 2.54 cm and a foot holds 12 inches).
CM to feet reference chart
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Feet to cm reference chart
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Frequently asked questions
How do you convert cm to feet?
Divide the number of centimeters by 30.48. For example, 180 cm divided by 30.48 equals 5.9055 feet.
How do you convert feet to cm?
Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. For example, 6 feet multiplied by 30.48 equals 182.88 cm.
How many cm are in a foot?
There are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot, since 1 inch equals 2.54 cm and a foot is 12 inches.
How do you convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 30.48 to get feet. Take the decimal remainder, multiply it by 12, and that gives the leftover inches. For example, 170 cm is 5.5774 feet, which is 5 feet and about 6.9 inches.
Conclusion
Switching between cm and feet comes down to one constant: 30.48. Divide by it to go from centimeters to feet, or multiply by it to go from feet to centimeters. Whether you’re checking a height, sizing furniture, or converting a measurement from a metric spec sheet into imperial units for a project, this cm to feet and feet to cm converter gives you an instant, accurate result in both directions without needing to look up the constant yourself. Bookmark this page for quick conversions any time you’re working across metric and imperial length units — it’s free, works on any device, and updates in real time as you type.