Feet to Centimeters

Convert Feet to Centimeters

"Feet to Centimeters" Calculator

Convert
ft
and
in
to Centimeters

How to Convert Feet to Centimeters

Example: 5′4″

5′ = 152.4 cm · 4″ = 10.16 cm5 × 30.48 + 4 × 2.54 = 162.56 cm
cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54

5 × 12″ + 4″

=

64″

=

64 × 2.54 cm

=

162.56 cm

exact, not rounded

5.9 ft is not 5′9″. 5.9 ft = 5′10.8″ = 179.832 cm; 5′9″ = 175.26 cm. For 5′9″, enter 5 in the ft field and 9 in the in field.

Feet to Centimeters Conversion Formula

1 ft12 in30.48 cm304.8 mm0.3048 m

Every link is exact by definition (1959): 1 in = 2.54 cm.

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FAQ

How do you convert feet to centimeters?

Multiply the number of feet by 30.48. If you also have inches, multiply the total inches by 2.54 and add the parts. For example, 5 feet 4 inches = ((5 × 12) + 4) × 2.54 = 162.56 cm.

How many centimeters is 5 feet 4 inches?

5 feet 4 inches is equal to 162.56 cm.

How many cm is 5 feet?

5 feet is exactly 152.4 cm, because one foot equals 30.48 cm (5 × 30.48 = 152.4).