Centimetres to Feet Converter
Convert centimetres to feet — 30.48 cm to the foot. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One centimetre is 0.0328 feet — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the centimetres to feet converter works
Every length is converted through the metre, the SI base unit of length. The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 mm since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, so a foot is exactly 0.3048 m, a yard 0.9144 m and a statute mile 1,609.344 m. The nautical mile is 1,852 m by international definition.
The UK is metric for most trade and science but keeps miles, pints, stone and mpg (with the imperial gallon) in daily life.
Common length conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 30.48 cm | 1 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 50 cm | 1.6404 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 100 cm | 3.2808 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 150 cm | 4.9213 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 160 cm | 5.2493 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 170 cm | 5.5774 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 175 cm | 5.7415 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 180 cm | 5.9055 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 185 cm | 6.0696 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 190 cm | 6.2336 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 200 cm | 6.5617 ft | centimetres to feet |
| 250 cm | 8.2021 ft | centimetres to feet |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in metres |
|---|---|---|
| millimetre | mm | 0.001 metre |
| centimetre | cm | 0.01 metre |
| metre | m | 1 metre |
| kilometre | km | 1,000 metre |
| inch | in | 0.0254 metre |
| foot | ft | 0.3048 metre |
| yard | yd | 0.9144 metre |
| mile | mi | 1,609.344 metre |
| nautical mile | nmi | 1,852 metre |
FAQFrequently asked questions about length conversion
How many cm in a foot?
Exactly 30.48.
How tall is 180 cm in feet?
5.91 feet, which is 5 feet 10.9 inches.
How do I get feet and inches?
Take the whole feet, then multiply the remainder by 12. 180 cm is 5 ft and 0.91 × 12 = 10.9 inches.
How tall is 165 cm?
5 feet 5 inches.
Which do passports use?
Centimetres in most countries; the US and UK often still record feet and inches.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Physical Laboratory (NPL) — United Kingdom's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.