How Many cm in a Foot?

There are 30.48 centimeters in a foot. This is an exact conversion based on 1 inch = 2.54 cm.

How many cm in a foot? — see the answer and conversion table below.

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Formula

Answer: There are 30.48 centimeters in a foot. This is an exact conversion based on 1 inch = 2.54 cm.

Example

Question: How many cm in a foot? Answer: There are 30.48 centimeters in a foot. This is an exact conversion based on 1 inch = 2.54 cm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cm in 5 feet?

There are 152.4 cm in 5 feet (5 x 30.48).

How many cm in 6 feet?

There are 182.88 cm in 6 feet (6 x 30.48). This is the height of a 6-foot person.

Is 30.48 cm exactly 1 foot?

Yes. Since 1 inch = exactly 2.54 cm, 1 foot = 12 x 2.54 = exactly 30.48 cm.

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