Centimeters to Feet
Convert centimeters to feet instantly, with a reference table.
Centimeters to Feet at a glance
Centimeters to Feet is a free online converter you can use right now to convert centimeters to feet instantly, with a reference table โ no account, no install and no usage limit. It runs entirely inside your browser, so whatever you enter stays on your own device.
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- Free โ no trial, no paid tier, no watermark
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- In your browser โ nothing is uploaded to a server
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- Unit Conversions
Centimeters to Feet conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (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 |
| 25 cm | 0.82021 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.64042 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.28084 ft |
| 500 cm | 16.404199 ft |
| 1000 cm | 32.808399 ft |
About Centimeters to Feet
Convert centimeters to feet instantly, with a reference table of common values. The factor is exact: 1 cm = 0.032808399 ft.
The conversion for expressing a metric height in the feet-and-inches format used in the US and UK โ most often for a person's height on a form or profile.
The centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, and the metre has been defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second โ a definition that ties it to a physical constant rather than to any object. It is the everyday metric unit for anything hand-sized: body measurements, clothing sizes, paper and furniture dimensions across most of the world. A credit card is 8.56 cm wide, and an adult of 5 feet 9 inches is about 175 cm tall.
Worked through with real numbers: 1 cm is 0.032808 ft, 10 cm is 0.328084 ft, 100 cm is 3.281 ft.
As for the other side of the conversion: A basketball hoop is 10 feet above the floor, and a typical residential ceiling is 8 to 9 feet.
Length conversions between metric and imperial are exact by definition rather than approximate. The 1959 international yard and pound agreement fixed the inch at precisely 2.54 cm and the yard at 0.9144 m, so these factors are definitions and carry no measurement error.
How to use Centimeters to Feet
- Enter the number of centimeters you want to convert.
- The equivalent in feet appears instantly โ there is no button to press.
- Check the reference table for common Centimeters to Feet values.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert centimeters to feet?
Multiply your centimeters figure by 0.032808399 to get feet โ or type a value above and read the answer straight off.
How many feet are in one centimeter?
1 cm = 0.032808399 ft.
When would I need to convert centimeters to feet?
The conversion for expressing a metric height in the feet-and-inches format used in the US and UK โ most often for a person's height on a form or profile.
What is a centimeter, exactly?
The centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, and the metre has been defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second โ a definition that ties it to a physical constant rather than to any object. A credit card is 8.56 cm wide, and an adult of 5 feet 9 inches is about 175 cm tall.
Where is the feet actually used?
It is the standard unit for height and building dimensions in the United States, and remains in worldwide use in aviation, where altitude is reported in feet almost everywhere. A basketball hoop is 10 feet above the floor, and a typical residential ceiling is 8 to 9 feet.
Is there anything tricky about length conversions?
Length conversions between metric and imperial are exact by definition rather than approximate. The 1959 international yard and pound agreement fixed the inch at precisely 2.54 cm and the yard at 0.9144 m, so these factors are definitions and carry no measurement error.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact standard factor of 1 cm = 0.032808399 ft, and the conversion runs in your browser so nothing is uploaded.