How to Convert Feet to Centimeters
To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the value by 30.48.
The Formula
Centimeters = Feet × 30.48
Key Fact
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
Tip: To convert centimeters back to feet, divide by 30.48.
Feet to Centimeters
Convert feet (ft) to centimeters (cm) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 ft = 30.48 cm
Full precision:30.48 cm
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 feet to centimeters, we multiply by 30.48 because one foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters.
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
Since each foot contains 30.48 centimeters, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 30.48 = 30.48 centimeters
So 1 feet = 30.48 centimeters.
Quick check: 30.48 ÷ 30.48 = 1 feet
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 ft = 30.48 cm
1 × 30.48 = 30.48
1 × 30.48 = 30.48
Example 2: 5 ft = 152.4 cm
5 × 30.48 = 152.4
5 × 30.48 = 152.4
Example 3: 10 ft = 304.8 cm
10 × 30.48 = 304.8
10 × 30.48 = 304.8
Feet to Centimeters Table
| Feet (ft) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm |
| 25 ft | 762 cm |
| 50 ft | 1524 cm |
| 100 ft | 3048 cm |
| 250 ft | 7620 cm |
| 500 ft | 15240 cm |
| 1000 ft | 30480 cm |
1 Foot in Other Units
| Unit | 1 ft = |
|---|---|
| Feet to Kilometers | 0.000305 km |
| Feet to Meters | 0.3048 m |
| Feet to Centimeters | 30.48 cm |
| Feet to Millimeters | 304.8 mm |
| Feet to Micrometers | 304800 μm |
| Feet to Nanometers | 304800000 nm |
| Feet to Miles | 0.000189 mi |
| Feet to Yards | 0.333333 yd |
| Feet to Inches | 12 in |
| Feet to Nautical Miles | 0.000165 nmi |
| Feet to Fathoms | 0.166667 ftm |
| Feet to Light Years | 3.22e-17 ly |
| Feet to Astronomical Units | 2.04e-12 AU |
| Feet to Parsecs | 9.88e-18 pc |
| Feet to Angstroms | 3048000000 Å |
| Feet to Planck Lengths | 1.89e+34 ℓP |
| Feet to Rods | 0.060606 rd |
About Feet and Centimeters
What is a Foot?
The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
What is a Centimeter?
The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system. One centimeter equals 0.01 meters.