Feet and inches to centimeters

Feet to CM Converter

Convert a height or length from feet and inches into centimeters using exact international unit definitions. Enter the whole feet and any remaining inches in the converter. The guide below explains the arithmetic, provides common height examples, and helps you distinguish decimal feet from a measurement written in separate feet and inches.

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How to Convert Feet to Centimeters

Enter the feet in the first field and the remaining inches in the second. Use 0 inches for a whole-foot value. The converter combines both parts and returns one centimeter measurement. Remember that 1 foot contains 12 inches.

Feet to Centimeters Conversion Formula

Centimeters = feet × 30.48

Centimeters = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54)

The constants are exact: 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters and 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.

Feet and Inches to CM Conversion Examples

Example: 5 feet 8 inches

(5 × 30.48) + (8 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 20.32 = 172.72 cm.

Example: 6 feet 2 inches

(6 × 30.48) + (2 × 2.54) = 182.88 + 5.08 = 187.96 cm.

Feet to CM Conversion Chart

Feet and inches	Centimeters
4 ft 0 in	121.92 cm
4 ft 6 in	137.16 cm
5 ft 0 in	152.40 cm
5 ft 3 in	160.02 cm
5 ft 6 in	167.64 cm
5 ft 9 in	175.26 cm
6 ft 0 in	182.88 cm
6 ft 3 in	190.50 cm
6 ft 6 in	198.12 cm

Understanding Feet, Inches, and Centimeters

Feet and inches are customary units, while centimeters belong to the metric system. A notation such as 5′ 6″ means five feet plus six inches—not 5.6 decimal feet. If you have total inches, multiply that value by 2.54 to find centimeters.

Common Uses of Feet to Centimeters Conversion

This conversion is useful when completing international forms, preparing inputs for our main Height Calculator on the homepage, comparing height records, reading metric product dimensions, or sharing measurements with someone who uses centimeters. Keep extra decimal places during the calculation and round only the final result to avoid unnecessary error.

Follow the feet-and-inches conversion

Select each input stage.

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Feet

Whole-foot part

Enter the number before the feet mark.

Assemble the exact conversion

Each block contributes to the final centimeter value.

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Feet term

feet × 30.48

One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters.

Inspect worked height conversions

Select an example to see its two parts.

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5 ft 8 in

172.72 cm

152.40 cm from feet plus 20.32 cm from inches.

Explore common chart points

Select a row from the conversion scale.

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5 ft 0 in

152.40 cm

5 × 30.48 = 152.40.

Distinguish the unit formats

The same length can be written in different ways.

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Feet and inches

5 ft 6 in

A mixed customary measurement uses two separate units.

Choose a practical conversion context

The arithmetic stays exact in every setting.

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Forms

Metric height field

Convert a feet-and-inches height when a form requests centimeters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers tailored to this height tool.

How many centimeters are in one foot?

One foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters.

How do I convert feet and inches to centimeters?

Multiply feet by 30.48, multiply inches by 2.54, then add the two results: cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54).

What is 5 feet in centimeters?

5 feet is 152.4 centimeters because 5 × 30.48 = 152.4.

What is 5 feet 6 inches in centimeters?

5 feet 6 inches is 167.64 centimeters: (5 × 30.48) + (6 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 15.24.

Is one foot exactly 30.48 centimeters?

Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, which is exactly 30.48 centimeters.

How do I convert centimeters back to feet?

Divide centimeters by 30.48 for decimal feet. For feet and inches, take the whole feet, then multiply the remaining decimal by 12.

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