Centimeters ↔ Feet Converter
Convert between centimeters and feet/inches instantly with precision
| Amount | Foot |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.032808399 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.065616798 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.16404199 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.32808399 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.82020997 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.6404199 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.2808399 ft |
| 500 cm | 16.404199 ft |
| 1,000 cm | 32.808399 ft |
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CM to Feet Converter: Centimeters to Feet and Inches
The CM to Feet Converter is a simple, accurate online tool that converts centimeters to feet and inches, or feet to centimeters, as you type. It is made for anyone who needs a quick, precise length conversion, including students, engineers, architects, tailors and DIY enthusiasts. You can show the result as decimal feet or as feet and inches in fractions, and the swap button reverses the direction in one tap.
Quick answer: 100 cm is 3.28084 feet, or 3 feet 3.37 inches. 170 cm is 5 feet 6.9 inches, and 180 cm is 5 feet 10.9 inches. To convert any length, divide the centimeters by 30.48.
About Centimeters and Feet
A centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length, while a foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length. This converter switches between the two without a calculator. It matters for jobs that need accurate measurements, such as construction, interior design, home improvement and school work.
A centimeter is 0.01 meters. A foot is 12 inches, which is exactly 0.3048 meters or 30.48 centimeters.
CM to Feet Conversion Formulas
Examples: 100 cm ÷ 30.48 = 3.28084 feet, which is 3 ft 3.4 in. 5 feet × 30.48 = 152.4 cm, and 5.5 feet × 30.48 = 167.64 cm.
CM to Feet and Inches Chart
People often search for a height in feet and inches, such as 170 cm in feet. These values use the exact factor, and the feet and inches are rounded to one decimal:
| Centimeters | Feet (decimal) | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.033 ft | 0 ft 0.4 in |
| 10 cm | 0.328 ft | 0 ft 3.9 in |
| 30.48 cm | 1 ft | 1 ft 0 in |
| 50 cm | 1.64 ft | 1 ft 7.7 in |
| 100 cm | 3.281 ft | 3 ft 3.4 in |
| 150 cm | 4.921 ft | 4 ft 11.1 in |
| 160 cm | 5.249 ft | 5 ft 3 in |
| 170 cm | 5.577 ft | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| 180 cm | 5.906 ft | 5 ft 10.9 in |
| 190 cm | 6.234 ft | 6 ft 2.8 in |
| 200 cm | 6.562 ft | 6 ft 6.7 in |
| Feet and inches | Decimal feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft 10 in | 4.833 | 147.3 cm |
| 5 ft 0 in | 5 | 152.4 cm |
| 5 ft 3 in | 5.25 | 160 cm |
| 5 ft 6 in | 5.5 | 167.6 cm |
| 5 ft 9 in | 5.75 | 175.3 cm |
| 6 ft 0 in | 6 | 182.9 cm |
| 6 ft 3 in | 6.25 | 190.5 cm |
| 6 ft 6 in | 6.5 | 198.1 cm |
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Who Uses This Converter and Why
Students use it for homework, science and math problems, and engineers and architects use it for building plans, designs and layouts. Tailors and DIY enthusiasts use it for precise measurements in projects, and home users use it to convert lengths for furniture, decorations or personal use. It is also handy for turning a height in centimeters into feet and inches for forms and profiles.
How to Use the CM to Feet Converter
Choose the conversion
Select cm → feet or feet → cm, or press the swap button to reverse the direction at any time.
Enter the value
Type the length in the input box. The result updates as you type.
Pick a format
Choose decimal feet, or fraction format to see feet and inches to the nearest 1/16 inch.
Read the result
Press Convert or just read the result. The line underneath shows the feet and inches breakdown.