Centimeters to Feet
Type a value in either box to convert between centimeters and feet. The factor is 0.0328084.
| Centimeters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.032808 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.065617 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.098425 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.164042 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.328084 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.82021 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.64042 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.28084 ft |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Centimeters field.
- The Feet figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Feet field converts back to Centimeters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Centimeters to Feet formula
The factor from centimeters to feet is 0.032808399.
ft = cm × 0.032808399
Put another way, one centimeter is exactly 25/762 feet.
Why this factor: the centimeter and the foot are both defined against the meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.032808399 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.032808399 — or use the Feet to Centimeters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Given 100 cm, multiplying by 0.032808399 yields 3.28084 ft.
100 cm × 0.032808399 = 3.28084 ft
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, the everyday metric unit for body and object measurements.
Definition: Exactly 0.01 meter by SI prefix definition.
Where it is used: Height, clothing sizes, rainfall, paper and screen dimensions across the metric world.
What is a foot?
A foot is twelve inches, the primary unit for human-scale dimensions in the US.
Definition: Exactly 0.3048 meter since 1959 — one third of the international yard.
Where it is used: Building heights, room dimensions, aviation altitude worldwide, and personal height in the US and UK.
Worth knowing: The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
Centimeters vs Feet
The centimeter is a metric unit while the foot is an imperial unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.032808399 feet.
What is the formula to convert centimeters to feet?
Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.032808399. To reverse it, divide by 0.032808399 instead.
How do I convert feet back to centimeters?
Divide by 0.032808399, which is the same as multiplying by 30.48.
How many feet are in 10 centimeters?
10 cm works out to 0.328084 ft.
Is there anything to watch out for with feet?
The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
How is the centimeter defined?
Exactly 0.01 meter by SI prefix definition.