Centimeters to Feet (cm to ft)
One foot is exactly 30.48 cm (NIST SP 811), so divide centimeters by 30.48 to get feet. 100 cm is 3.281 ft.
Formula
feet = cm ÷ 30.48
Example: 90 centimeters = 2.95276 feet.
Centimeters to Feet chart
| centimeters | feet |
|---|---|
| 30 | 0.984252 |
| 50 | 1.64042 |
| 60 | 1.9685 |
| 90 | 2.95276 |
| 100 | 3.28084 |
| 120 | 3.93701 |
| 150 | 4.92126 |
| 152 | 4.98688 |
| 155 | 5.0853 |
| 160 | 5.24934 |
| 165 | 5.41339 |
| 170 | 5.57743 |
| 175 | 5.74147 |
| 180 | 5.90551 |
| 183 | 6.00394 |
| 185 | 6.06955 |
| 190 | 6.2336 |
| 200 | 6.56168 |
| 250 | 8.2021 |
| 300 | 9.84252 |
Good to know
Height in feet and inches: divide centimeters by 2.54 for total inches, then by 12. 170 cm is 66.93 in, which is 5 ft 6.9 in — call it 5 ft 7 in. 180 cm is 70.87 in, or 5 ft 10.9 in (just under 5 ft 11). 183 cm is the familiar 6 ft.
Quick reference for heights: 150 cm ≈ 4 ft 11 in, 155 cm ≈ 5 ft 1 in, 160 cm ≈ 5 ft 3 in, 165 cm ≈ 5 ft 5 in, 175 cm ≈ 5 ft 9 in, 185 cm ≈ 6 ft 1 in, 190 cm ≈ 6 ft 3 in.
For room and furniture sizes, convert each side to feet before working out area: a 300 × 400 cm room is 9.84 × 13.12 ft, or 129.2 sq ft.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm are in a foot?
Exactly 30.48 cm.
What is 170 cm in feet?
170 cm is 5.577 ft, or about 5 ft 7 in.
What is 180 cm in feet?
180 cm is 5.906 ft, or about 5 ft 11 in.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide by 2.54 for inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. 165 cm = 64.96 in = 5 ft 5 in.