Centimeters (cm) to Feet (ft) Conversion
Centimeters
The centimetre is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre (10⁻² m), derived using the SI prefix centi- (from Latin centum, meaning hundred). It is widely used in everyday measurement of body height, garment sizing, and small objects, and is the standard unit in medicine, tailoring, and interior design. In the CGS (centimetre-gram-second) system that preceded modern SI, the centimetre served as the fundamental unit of length, giving rise to derived units such as the dyne and erg still encountered in physics literature.
Feet
The foot is a unit of length equal to exactly 0.3048 metres, defined by the international yard and pound agreement of 1959. Today it is the primary unit of height measurement in the United States and the United Kingdom, and is used in aviation worldwide to express altitude, where flight levels are defined in hundreds of feet. One foot equals 12 inches and one third of a yard.
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm | 0.00328 ft |
| 1 cm | 0.0328 ft |
| 2 cm | 0.0656 ft |
| 3 cm | 0.0984 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.164 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.3281 ft |
| 20 cm | 0.6562 ft |
| 30 cm | 0.9843 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.6404 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.2808 ft |
| 1000 cm | 32.8084 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many feet are in 1 centimeters?
1 centimeters (cm) is exactly 0.032808 feet (ft).
How do I convert centimeters to feet?
Multiply the value in centimeters by 0.032808 to get the result in feet. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.