Feet to centimeters (ft to cm)
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1 ft = 30.48 cm1 cm = 0.0328084 ftCentimeters = Feet × 30.48Example: 5.25 ft = 160.02 cm
1 ft = 30.48 cm
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Convert feet to centimeters
| ft | cm | feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm | 1 ft 0 in |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm | 2 ft 0 in |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm | 3 ft 0 in |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm | 4 ft 0 in |
| 4.5 ft | 137.16 cm | 4 ft 6 in |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm | 5 ft 0 in |
| 5.25 ft | 160.02 cm | 5 ft 3 in |
| 5.5 ft | 167.64 cm | 5 ft 6 in |
| 5.75 ft | 175.26 cm | 5 ft 9 in |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm | 6 ft 0 in |
| 6.25 ft | 190.5 cm | 6 ft 3 in |
| 6.5 ft | 198.12 cm | 6 ft 6 in |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm | 7 ft 0 in |
The factor is exact: it comes from the official definition of the units. The table rounds to a few decimals; the converter above gives up to 10 significant digits.
The two units
Foot ft
A foot is 12 inches, exactly 30.48 centimeters; the US and the UK use it for heights, rooms and altitude in aviation.
Centimeter cm
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are 5.25 feet?
5.25 ft = 160.02 cm.
What is the formula to convert feet to centimeters?
Centimeters = Feet × 30.48. 5.25 ft = 160.02 cm.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the international definition of both units, so the only difference you may see is rounding.