Cm to Feet Converter
Convert centimeters to feet for height, dimensions, construction, sports, and general length calculations. This tool is particularly useful when a metric measurement needs to be compared with a feet-based specification.
Quick Answer
Feet = Centimeters Γ· 30.48
One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters. Divide centimeters by 30.48 to convert to feet.
Centimeters to Decimal Feet
The result is normally expressed as decimal feet. If you need feet and inches, take the whole-foot portion and convert the remaining decimal feet into inches by multiplying it by 12.
Example of Feet and Inches
For 170 cm, the result is about 5.577 feet. That is approximately 5 feet 6.9 inches. Decimal feet and feet-and-inches are two different ways of displaying the same length.
Examples
30.48 cm = 1 ft.
100 cm = 3.28084 ft.
150 cm = 4.92126 ft.
180 cm = 5.90551 ft.
Quick Reference
- Divide cm by 30.48.
- 1 foot = 30.48 cm exactly.
- Multiply the decimal remainder by 12 to express it as inches.