Convert centimetres to feet
Enter a value in centimetres (cm) to get feet (ft). One centimetre is 0.032808 feet; one foot is 30.48 centimetres.
How to use the Centimetre to foot
- Type the number of centimetres.
- Click Convert.
- Read the result in feet, plus the same value in every other length unit.
cm to ft formula
feet = centimetres × 0.032808. To go the other way, centimetres = feet × 30.48 (see feet to centimetres).
Worked example
12 cm × 0.032808 = 0.393701 ft.
Centimetres to feet conversion table
| Centimetres | Feet |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm | 0.003281 ft |
| 0.5 cm | 0.016404 ft |
| 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 |
| 20 cm | 0.656168 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.82021 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.6404 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.2808 ft |
| 250 cm | 8.2021 ft |
| 500 cm | 16.4042 ft |
| 1,000 cm | 32.8084 ft |
About the centimetre
One hundredth of a metre, the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing and furniture outside the USA.
About the foot
12 inches, exactly 0.3048 m. Used for height, altitude in aviation worldwide, and property dimensions in the USA and UK.
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Frequently asked questions
How many feet in a centimetre?
0.032808 feet.
How many centimetres in a foot?
30.48 centimetres.
Is the factor exact?
The factor 0.032808 is derived from the units' exact definitions; only the display is rounded.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.