CM to Feet Converter
Most often used to convert a person’s height from centimeters to feet.
1 cm = 0.03281 ft
feet
1 cm = 0.03281 ft
How to convert centimeters to feet
Divide the number of centimeters by 30.48.
Formula
ft = cm ÷ 30.48
For a quick estimate, multiply by about 0.032808.
Examples
- 100 cm ÷ 30.48 = 3.2808 ft
- 165 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.4134 ft
- 180 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.9055 ft
Centimeters to feet conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 30 | 0.9843 |
| 50 | 1.6404 |
| 100 | 3.2808 |
| 120 | 3.937 |
| 140 | 4.5932 |
| 150 | 4.9213 |
| 155 | 5.0853 |
| 160 | 5.2493 |
| 165 | 5.4134 |
| 170 | 5.5774 |
| 175 | 5.7415 |
| 180 | 5.9055 |
| 185 | 6.0696 |
| 190 | 6.2336 |
| 200 | 6.5617 |
| 300 | 9.8425 |
Values rounded to 4 decimal places or 4 significant digits.
About centimeters
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, or 10 millimeters. In most of the world it is the everyday unit for body height, clothing measurements and anything you would measure with a school ruler.
About feet
The foot equals 12 inches, which is exactly 0.3048 meters. Americans use it for height and room dimensions, and aviation uses it worldwide for altitude. The slightly different US survey foot was officially retired at the end of 2022.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.03281 feet (rounded).
How do I convert centimeters to feet?
Divide the number of centimeters by 30.48. For example: 165 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.4134 ft.
How many centimeters are in one foot?
One foot equals 30.48 centimeters.
Is the cm to ft conversion exact?
Yes. The factor follows directly from the official definitions of both units, so the only rounding is in how many decimals are displayed.
How do I write a height in centimeters as feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12. The whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. For example, 180 cm = 70.87 in = 5 ft 10.87 in.