Online calculator to convert centimeters to feet (cm to ft) 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 centimeters and feet.
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.
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.
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 cm to feet is:
ft = cm ÷ 30.48
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centimeters to feet (cm to ft).
Centimeter to Feet Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45 centimeters to feet (show work) Formula: cm ÷ 30.48 = ft Calculations: 45 cm ÷ 30.48 = 1.47637795 ft Result: 45 cm is equal to 1.47637795 ft
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm to feet.
Centimeters to Feet Conversion Chart
centimeters (cm) | feet (ft) |
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1 cm | 0.0328084 feet |
2 cm | 0.0656168 feet |
3 cm | 0.0984252 feet |
4 cm | 0.1312336 feet |
5 cm | 0.16404199 feet |
6 cm | 0.19685039 feet |
7 cm | 0.22965879 feet |
8 cm | 0.26246719 feet |
9 cm | 0.29527559 feet |
10 cm | 0.32808399 feet |
20 cm | 0.65616798 feet |
30 cm | 0.98425197 feet |
40 cm | 1.31233596 feet |
50 cm | 1.64041995 feet |
75 cm | 2.46062992 feet |
100 cm | 3.2808399 feet |
250 cm | 8.20209974 feet |
500 cm | 16.40419948 feet |
750 cm | 24.60629921 feet |
1,000 cm | 32.80839895 feet |
2,500 cm | 82.02099738 feet |
5,000 cm | 164.04199475 feet |
7,500 cm | 246.06299213 feet |
10,000 cm | 328.0839895 feet |
25,000 cm | 820.20997375 feet |
50,000 cm | 1,640.41994751 feet |
75,000 cm | 2,460.62992126 feet |
100,000 cm | 3,280.83989501 feet |
250,000 cm | 8,202.09973753 feet |
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