Centimeter to Foot Converter
Convert Centimeter (cm) to Foot (ft). Results update as you type, with a conversion table and the formula below.
1 cm =
0.032808 ft
cm to ft conversion table
| cm | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.032808 |
| 2 | 0.065617 |
| 3 | 0.098425 |
| 4 | 0.131234 |
| 5 | 0.164042 |
| 6 | 0.19685 |
| 7 | 0.229659 |
| 8 | 0.262467 |
| 9 | 0.295276 |
| 10 | 0.328084 |
| 15 | 0.492126 |
| cm | ft |
|---|---|
| 20 | 0.656168 |
| 25 | 0.82021 |
| 30 | 0.984252 |
| 40 | 1.3123 |
| 50 | 1.6404 |
| 60 | 1.9685 |
| 70 | 2.2966 |
| 80 | 2.6247 |
| 90 | 2.9528 |
| 100 | 3.2808 |
How to use
- Type the cm value to convert.
- The result appears instantly in ft; the swap button reverses direction.
- For common values, check the conversion table below.
Frequently asked questions
How many ft is 1 cm?+
1 cm = 0.032808 ft. The table below lists the values you'll reach for most often.
What is 5 feet 9 inches in centimetres?+
About 175.3cm. For mixed notation, convert to inches first (5 × 12 + 9 = 69 inches) and go from there. A foot is exactly 12 inches, or 30.48cm.
How accurate are the results?+
The math uses internationally standardized definitions; only the display is rounded to significant digits. Accurate enough for school, work and daily life.
How do I convert ft back to cm?+
Hit the swap arrows in the middle of the converter above — the direction flips and your value is kept.
Is it really free?+
Yes. No sign-up, no install, no usage limits. The site is ad-supported.
Unit guide
The formula
1 cm equals 0.032808 ft — multiply a cm value by 0.032808 to get ft. Example: 5 cm × 0.032808 = 0.164042 ft.
Going the other way, 1 ft = 30.48 cm — multiply by 30.48, or hit the swap button on the converter above.
When is this conversion needed?
Useful whenever metric meets inches, feet and miles: overseas clothing and shoe sizes, monitor and TV specs, furniture dimensions and map distances.
Talking about height
Converting a height written in feet and inches into centimetres is the common use. Profiles, athlete statistics and actor biographies in English almost always use the 5'9" form. The reverse comes up when putting a metric height onto an English-language form.