Convert foot to centimetre
1 foot = 30.48 centimetres. Enter any value below for an exact conversion.
1 ft =
30.48 cm
centimetres
Need the reverse? Convert centimetre to foot →
Formula
1 foot = 30.48 centimetres centimetre = feet × 30.48 foot = centimetres × 0.0328084
foot to centimetre conversion table
About converting feet to centimetres
Feet to centimetres converts a height in feet (and inches) into the metric figure used on most ID documents and medical records outside the US. One foot is 30.48 cm.
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 centimetres are in a foot?
One foot equals 30.48 centimetres. So 10 feet is 304.8 centimetres. Use the converter above for any value.
What is the formula to convert feet to centimetres?
1 foot = 30.48 centimetres centimetre = feet × 30.48 foot = centimetres × 0.0328084
Is the foot-to-centimetre conversion exact?
Yes. The conversion factor between feet and centimetres is defined exactly, so results are precise — only rounded for display.
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