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Centimetres are metric; feet are imperial. Heights, room sizes and furniture cross between them, so this converter turns centimetres into feet and back. (The result is in decimal feet — 5.9 ft, not 5 ft 11 in.)
How is it calculated?
The conversion factor
1 foot = 30.48 centimetres, so 1 cm = 0.032808 feet.
| To convert | Do this |
|---|---|
| cm → feet | divide by 30.48 |
| feet → cm | multiply by 30.48 |
Common values
| Centimetres | Feet |
|---|---|
| 30.48 cm | 1.00 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.28 ft |
| 180 cm | 5.91 ft |
| 200 cm | 6.56 ft |
Worked example
A height of 180 cm is 180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.91 feet, which is about 5 feet 11 inches (0.91 ft × 12 ≈ 11 in). A 6-foot doorway is 6 × 30.48 = 182.9 cm.
FAQ
How many feet is 1 cm?+
One centimetre is 0.032808 feet — about a thirtieth of a foot. Divide centimetres by 30.48 to get decimal feet.
How do I convert cm to feet?+
Divide the centimetre value by 30.48. For example, 165 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.41 feet.
How do I turn decimal feet into feet and inches?+
Keep the whole number as feet, and multiply the decimal part by 12 for inches. 5.41 ft is 5 feet and 0.41 × 12 ≈ 5 inches, so 5 ft 5 in.
How do I convert feet back to cm?+
Multiply the feet value by 30.48. So 5 ft = 152.4 cm.
What is 180 cm in feet?+
180 cm is 5.91 feet, or about 5 feet 11 inches — a common adult height.