Feet to cm
Common values
| From (ft) | To (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0000 |
| 0.2 | 6.0960 |
| 0.4 | 12.1920 |
| 0.6 | 18.2880 |
| 0.8 | 24.3840 |
| 1 | 30.4800 |
| 1.2 | 36.5760 |
| 1.4 | 42.6720 |
| 1.6 | 48.7680 |
| 1.8 | 54.8640 |
| 2 | 60.9600 |
To convert feet to centimetres:
cm = feet × 30.48
If you have a measurement in feet and inches, convert the inches to feet first (divide by 12), then multiply the total by 30.48.
- 5 ft × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
- 5 ft 6 in = 5.5 ft × 30.48 = 167.64 cm
- 6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm
- 3 ft = 91.44 cm
Converting feet to cm is useful for entering height on Canadian medical forms, fitness apps, or government records that require metric. When buying furniture from Canadian or European retailers, dimensions listed in feet must be converted to centimetres to match metric floor plans.
Canadian building codes (National Building Code of Canada) are in metric, so architectural drawings use millimetres and metres. However, many Canadian contractors still quote verbally in feet and inches. A standard interior door is 6 ft 8 in (2032 mm), and a standard ceiling is 8 ft (2438 mm).
Frequently asked questions
- How many cm is 5 ft 11 in? 5 ft 11 in = 5 + 11/12 = 5.917 ft × 30.48 = 180.34 cm.
- What is 1 foot in metres? 1 ft = 30.48 cm = 0.3048 m.
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