Convert centimetre to foot
1 centimetre = 0.0328084 feet. Enter any value below for an exact conversion.
1 cm =
0.0328084 ft
feet
Need the reverse? Convert foot to centimetre →
Formula
1 centimetre = 0.0328084 feet foot = centimetres × 0.0328084 centimetre = feet × 30.48
centimetre to foot conversion table
About converting centimetres to feet
Centimetres to feet is a height conversion used when a stature given in centimetres needs to be read in feet and inches, as is common in the US and UK. 180 cm, for example, is about 5 ft 11 in.
Method & sources
Conversions use exact legal definitions rather than rounded approximations: 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg (fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement), 1 mile = 1.609344 km, and 1 US liquid gallon = 3.785411784 litres. Temperatures convert with °F = °C × 9⁄5 + 32 and K = °C + 273.15. Results are rounded only for display.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the SI
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General Tables of Units of Measurement
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a centimetre?
One centimetre equals 0.0328084 feet. So 10 centimetres is 0.328084 feet. Use the converter above for any value.
What is the formula to convert centimetres to feet?
1 centimetre = 0.0328084 feet foot = centimetres × 0.0328084 centimetre = feet × 30.48
Is the centimetre-to-foot conversion exact?
Yes. The conversion factor between centimetres and feet is defined exactly, so results are precise — only rounded for display.
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