Feet to Centimetres (ft to cm)
1 ft = 30.48 cm. Multiply feet by 30.48; the box below does it both ways.
5.25 ft = 160.02 cm · centimetres to feet page
How to convert feet to centimetres
- Take the value in feet.
- Multiply by 30.48 (because 1 ft = 30.48 cm).
- Example: 5.25 ft × 30.48 = 160.02 cm.
- Going back: divide by 30.48, or multiply by 0.0328084.
Where this comes up
One foot is 30.48 cm. Heights given as feet and inches need the inches added first: 5 ft 7 in is 5 + 7/12 = 5.583 ft, which is 170.2 cm. Enter 5.583 (or 5 ft 7 in as 5.58) in the box. The table lists quarter-foot steps, 5.25 ft being 5 ft 3 in and 5.75 ft being 5 ft 9 in.
| ft | cm |
|---|---|
| 4 | 121.92 |
| 4.5 | 137.16 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 5.25 | 160.02 |
| 5.5 | 167.64 |
| 5.75 | 175.26 |
| 6 | 182.88 |
| 6.25 | 190.5 |
| 6.5 | 198.12 |
| 7 | 213.36 |
| 8 | 243.84 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
Questions people ask
How many centimetres are in 1 foot?
1 ft = 30.48 cm. To convert, multiply the foot value by 30.48.
What is 6 ft in cm?
6 ft is 182.88 cm.
How do I convert centimetres back to feet?
Divide by 30.48, or multiply by 0.0328084: 1 cm = 0.0328084 ft.
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Factors are the exact international definitions; last checked 2026-10-10.