1 Feet to cm
1 ft = 30.48 cm
1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters.
How to convert 1 ft to cm
Use the formula cm = ft × 30.48:
cm = 1 × 30.48cm = 30.48
So 1 ft = 30.48 cm.
Rounded values and quick estimate
- Rounded to a whole number: 30 cm
- Rounded to one decimal place: 30.5 cm
- Conversion factor: 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just multiply by 30.48.
1 Feet in other units
- Feet and inches
- 1 ft 0 in
- Centimeters
- 30.48 cm
- Millimeters
- 304.8 mm
- Meters
- 0.3048 m
- Kilometers
- 0.000305 km
- Inches
- 12 in
- Yards
- 0.3333 yd
- Miles
- 0.000189 mi
- Micrometers
- 304800 µm
- Hands
- 3 hh
- Nautical miles
- 0.000165 nmi
- Mils (thou)
- 12000 mil
1 ft and nearby values
About feet and centimeters
A foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. Feet are used in the US and UK for height, room sizes and altitude.
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing and short lengths.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Feet in cm?
1 foot is 30.48 centimeters (1 ft = 30.48 cm).
How do you convert 1 ft to cm?
Apply cm = ft × 30.48: cm = 1 × 30.48, cm = 30.48.
How many feet is 30.48 cm?
30.48 cm is about 1 foot.