Online calculator to convert feet to centimeters (ft to cm) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between feet and centimeters.
What is a foot (ft)?
A foot is a unit of Length or Distance in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for foot is ft or '. There are 0.0328084 feet in a centimeter.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 30.48 centimeters in a foot. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from feet to cm is:
cm = ft x 30.48
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from feet to centimeters (ft to cm).
Feet to Centimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5.6 feet to centimeters (show work) Formula: ft x 30.48 = cm Calculations: 5.6 ft x 30.48 = 170.688 cm Result: 5.6 ft is equal to 170.688 cm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from feet to cm.
Feet to Centimeters Conversion Chart
feet (ft) | centimeters (cm) |
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1 feet | 30.48 cm |
2 feet | 60.96 cm |
3 feet | 91.44 cm |
4 feet | 121.92 cm |
5 feet | 152.4 cm |
6 feet | 182.88 cm |
7 feet | 213.36 cm |
8 feet | 243.84 cm |
9 feet | 274.32 cm |
10 feet | 304.8 cm |
20 feet | 609.6 cm |
30 feet | 914.4 cm |
40 feet | 1,219.2 cm |
50 feet | 1,524 cm |
75 feet | 2,286 cm |
100 feet | 3,048 cm |
250 feet | 7,620 cm |
500 feet | 15,240 cm |
750 feet | 22,860 cm |
1,000 feet | 30,480 cm |
2,500 feet | 76,200 cm |
5,000 feet | 152,400 cm |
7,500 feet | 228,600 cm |
10,000 feet | 304,800 cm |
25,000 feet | 762,000 cm |
50,000 feet | 1,524,000 cm |
75,000 feet | 2,286,000 cm |
100,000 feet | 3,048,000 cm |
250,000 feet | 7,620,000 cm |
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