Convert Foot to Centimetre
Instantly convert Foot (ft) to Centimetre (cm). Free and accurate.
About This Conversion
What is a Foot to Centimetre conversion?
One foot (ft) is equal to 30.48 centimetre (cm). This relationship is fixed by international measurement standards and does not change. To convert any number of foot to centimetre, multiply your value by 30.48; to go the other way, divide by 30.48.
How to convert Foot to Centimetre
The conversion formula is: 1 ft = 30.48 cm. Enter any value into the converter above and the result updates instantly. The formula is also shown alongside the answer so you can check the working or use it in your own calculations.
Where is this conversion used?
Length conversions are needed in construction, interior design, navigation, athletics, and everyday shopping — particularly when switching between metric and imperial products. Engineers, architects, surveyors, scientists, and runners regularly convert between units of length. Metric units (metres, kilometres) are the global standard, while miles, feet, and inches remain common in the United States and, to some degree, the United Kingdom.
Helpful tip
When measuring fabric, timber, or piping, always double-check which unit system your supplier uses before placing an order — a mix-up between feet and metres can be costly.
Formula
1 ft = 30.48 cm
ft to cm Conversion Table
| ft | cm |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft | 3.048 cm |
| 0.5 ft | 15.24 cm |
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 50 ft | 1,524 cm |
| 100 ft | 3,048 cm |
| 250 ft | 7,620 cm |
| 500 ft | 15,240 cm |
| 1000 ft | 30,480 cm |