Cm to feet
One cm equals 0.03280839895 ft. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.
Result
The same value in every unit
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Common values
| cm | feet |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.032808399 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.065616798 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.098425197 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.16404199 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.32808399 ft |
| 15 cm | 0.49212598 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.65616798 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.82020997 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.6404199 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.2808399 ft |
| 500 cm | 16.404199 ft |
| 1000 cm | 32.808399 ft |
How to use
- Enter the number of cm in the field.
- The result in feet updates on every keystroke.
- Use the table below for the values people look up most often.
Formula and reverse conversion
The formula
To convert by hand: ft = cm ÷ 30.48. Going back the other way, one ft is 30.48 cm.
Where the odd number comes from
The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.
ft = cm ÷ 30.48
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one cm?
One cm is 0.03280839895 ft.
How do I convert cm to feet?
Multiply by the factor: ft = cm ÷ 30.48.
Is the result exact?
The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.
How do I convert feet back to cm?
One ft is 30.48 cm — or open the reverse page linked below.