Feet to Centimeters Converter
Use our feet to centimeters converter to convert ft to cm instantly—perfect for height conversion. Includes the convert feet to cm formula, examples like 6'1 feet in cm, and a quick ft to cm conversion table.
What is Feet to Centimeters Conversion?
Feet (ft) and centimeters (cm) are length units used in different measurement systems. Conversion of feet to cm is common when converting height from the US customary system to the metric system.
If you’re searching for convert feet to cm height, you’re usually converting a feet-and-inches height (like 6'1) into centimeters. This feet to centimeter converter height tool helps with that conversion online.
The conversion of ft to cm is based on the exact relationships: 1 foot = 30.48 cm and 1 inch = 2.54 cm. This page focuses on feet to centimeters (ft to cm) and includes a conversion chart/table for quick reference.
Convert Feet to cm Formula
To convert ft to cm, multiply feet by 30.48. If you have feet and inches, convert inches to centimeters and add them to the feet portion.
This is the standard convert feet to cm formula (exact conversion).
Use this for convert feet to cm height when inches are included.
So 6'1 feet in cm is 185.42 cm.
So 5.5 feet equals 167.64 cm.
Feet to centimeters conversion chart
Quick reference values for common height conversions (ft to cm).
| Height (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 4 | 121.92 |
| 4.5 | 137.16 |
| 5 | 152.40 |
| 5.5 | 167.64 |
| 6 | 182.88 |
| 6.1 | 185.93 |
| 6.5 | 198.12 |
| 7 | 213.36 |
How to Convert Feet to Centimeters in Height
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Enter your height in feet (and inches if you have them).
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Convert feet to centimeters by multiplying feet by 30.48.
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If inches are included, multiply inches by 2.54 and add to the feet result.
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Read the final value in centimeters (cm).
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply feet by 30.48. The formula is cm = ft × 30.48.
The standard convert feet to cm formula is cm = ft × 30.48 (exact conversion).
Use cm = (ft × 30.48) + (in × 2.54). Multiply feet by 30.48, inches by 2.54, then add them.
Yes—enter feet (and inches if needed) into this feet to centimeters calculator to get the result instantly.
1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters, so multiply feet by 30.48 to convert feet to cm.
Yes—use the feet to centimeters conversion chart above for quick reference values.