What is a cm to feet converter?
A centimeters to feet converter is an online tool that translates a length given in centimeters (cm) into feet (ft), and back again. Centimeters belong to the metric system used across most of the world, while feet belong to the imperial system still common in the United States. This converter lets you move between the two without memorizing awkward factors.
The tool is bidirectional: enter a value in either box and the other updates instantly. The left input can also be switched to meters or millimeters, and the right input to inches or yards.
How does it work?
The conversion rests on a single exact definition: one foot equals 30.48 centimeters. From that, one centimeter equals 1 / 30.48 = 0.0328084 feet. The calculator simply multiplies or divides by 30.48 depending on the direction you want.
Formula
To convert centimeters to feet:
To convert feet to centimeters:
Worked examples
Example 1: 100 cm to feet
A one-meter (100 cm) shelf, expressed in feet:
Example 2: 6 feet to centimeters
A person who is 6 ft tall, in centimeters:
Conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0328 |
| 10 | 0.3281 |
| 30 | 0.9843 |
| 50 | 1.6404 |
| 100 | 3.2808 |
| 150 | 4.9213 |
| 180 | 5.9055 |
| 200 | 6.5617 |
Notes
- The factor 30.48 cm per foot is exact, since a foot is defined as 0.3048 meters.
- Heights are often quoted in feet and inches together; to break a decimal foot result into feet and inches, keep the whole number as feet and multiply the fractional part by 12 for the inches.
- If you need inches rather than feet, try our related cm to inches converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in 100 cm?
100 centimeters equals about 3.28084 feet.
How many centimeters are in a foot?
Exactly 30.48 centimeters make one foot.
How do I convert my height from cm to feet?
Divide your height in centimeters by 30.48. For example, 170 cm divided by 30.48 is about 5.58 feet, which is roughly 5 feet 7 inches.
Is 30.48 an exact conversion factor?
Yes. Because one foot is defined as 0.3048 meters, the relationship of 30.48 cm per foot is exact rather than approximate.