Feet to Centimeters Converter
1 international foot = 30.48 centimeters.
Conversion result
Centimeters = feet × 30.48; feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48.
Primary source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8 conversion factors. Exact underlying definitions are used before display rounding. NIST international foot definition confirms 0.3048 meter exactly. NIST SP 811 footnotes supplies the international nautical mile definition.
Worked example: 5 feet × 30.48 = 152.4 centimeters; 2.5 feet = 76.2 centimeters.
Common conversion values
The table follows the selected direction. Results display up to 12 significant digits.
| international feet | centimeters |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 15.24 |
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
Enter decimal feet: 5.5 means five and a half feet. Feet-and-inches text such as 5 ft 6 in is not an accepted quantity. This page uses the international foot, exactly 0.3048 meter, rather than the historic US survey foot.
How to use this tool
Enter a quantity in international feet, choose the forward or reverse direction, and select Convert. Decimals, fractions such as 1/2, and mixed fractions such as 1 1/2 are supported.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
1 international foot = 30.48 centimeters. Centimeters = feet × 30.48; feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48.
Can I reverse the conversion or use fractions?
Yes. Choose the reverse direction on this page. Enter nonnegative decimals, fractions or mixed fractions. Quantities and fraction components are limited to 10¹²; denominators must be positive. Decimal inputs permit up to 24 digits and effective exponents ±24.
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