Centimeters to Feet

What are Centimeters and Feet?

Centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. Commonly used for measuring human height, object dimensions, and in construction.

Foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters. Widely used in the United States, United Kingdom, and other English-speaking countries.

CM to Feet Conversion Formula

To convert centimeters to feet, use this simple formula:

Feet = Centimeters ÷ 30.48

One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters. This is the international standard adopted in 1959.

Conversion Examples

• 100 cm = 100 ÷ 30.48 = 3.28 feet
• 150 cm = 150 ÷ 30.48 = 4.92 feet
• 180 cm = 180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.91 feet
• 200 cm = 200 ÷ 30.48 = 6.56 feet

Height Conversion

When expressing height in feet, it's common to use feet and inches combination:

• 170 cm = 5 feet 7 inches
• 175 cm = 5 feet 9 inches
• 180 cm = 5 feet 11 inches
• 185 cm = 6 feet 1 inch

When to Use CM to Feet Conversion?

• Height specifications for documents in English-speaking countries
• Construction and architecture when working with international projects
• Sports — athlete heights in American leagues
• Aviation — flight altitude often specified in feet
• Real estate — room dimensions in US and UK

Quick Tips

• For quick estimation: 30 cm ≈ 1 foot
• Average adult height: 170-180 cm = 5.6-5.9 feet
• When converting fractions, remember that 1 foot = 12 inches
• Use our calculator for precise calculations