This converter turns feet into centimeters instantly, using the exact factor 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters. Type any number and the result updates as you go — nothing is sent to a server, so the arithmetic happens entirely in your browser.
Twelve inches, or exactly 0.3048 metres — still standard for human height and aviation altitude in the US. One hundredth of a metre, and the everyday metric unit for body measurements and paper sizes.
Because the relationship is a simple proportion, one multiplication does the whole job. The table further down gives pre-computed values for the amounts people look up most often, and the result panel also reports the reverse conversion so you can check the figure both ways.
The formula
feet- The amount you are converting, measured in feet
30.48- The exact number of centimeters in one foot
centimeters- The converted result
How it works, step by step
- Enter the number of feet you want to convert.
- The value is multiplied by 30.48, the exact conversion factor.
- The result is displayed in centimeters, rounded for readability.
- The unrounded value and the reverse conversion appear underneath so you can verify it.
Worked examples
Converting 5 feet
Multiply 5 by 30.48. That gives 152.4 centimeters. A quick sanity check: one foot is larger than one centimeter, so the number should get bigger — and it does.
Converting 72 feet
72 × 30.48 = 2,194.56 centimeters. Working backwards, 2,194.56 ÷ 30.48 returns 72 feet, which confirms the factor is applied the right way round.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in one foot?
Exactly 30.48. Every conversion on this page is that single number multiplied by your input, so the result carries no rounding error beyond what is shown.
What is the formula to convert feet to centimeters?
Centimeters = feet × 30.48. To reverse it, divide instead: feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48, which is the same as multiplying by 0.03280839895.
Is the foot bigger than the centimeter?
Yes. One foot equals 30.48 centimeters, so it is the larger unit.
Why does my answer differ slightly from other feet to cm converters?
Most differences come from rounding the factor too early. This tool keeps full double precision through the calculation and only rounds at the final display step, and it also shows the unrounded value so you can see exactly where any difference appears.
What is a foot?
Twelve inches, or exactly 0.3048 metres — still standard for human height and aviation altitude in the US.
What is a centimeter?
One hundredth of a metre, and the everyday metric unit for body measurements and paper sizes.
Feet to centimeters reference table
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 15.24 cm |
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 75 ft | 2,286 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 250 ft | 7,620 cm |
| 500 ft | 15,240 cm |
| 1000 ft | 30,480 cm |
Exact factor: 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters. Values rounded for display.