Centimeters to feet
Mostly for heights: 180 cm is about 5.9 feet, or 5 feet 11 inches.
1 centimeter = 0.03280839895 feet
Formula: feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48
How to convert
How to convert centimeters to feet
One centimeter is 0.03280839895 feet. To convert, use this formula:
feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48
Example: 170 centimeters = 5.577427822 feet.
Centimeters to feet table
| centimeters (cm) | feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 100 cm | 3.28084 ft |
| 120 cm | 3.93701 ft |
| 140 cm | 4.59318 ft |
| 150 cm | 4.92126 ft |
| 155 cm | 5.0853 ft |
| 160 cm | 5.24934 ft |
| 165 cm | 5.41339 ft |
| 170 cm | 5.57743 ft |
| 175 cm | 5.74147 ft |
| 180 cm | 5.90551 ft |
| 185 cm | 6.06955 ft |
| 190 cm | 6.2336 ft |
| 195 cm | 6.39764 ft |
| 200 cm | 6.56168 ft |
About the units
- A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, roughly the width of a fingernail.
- A foot is 12 inches, exactly 30.48 centimeters.
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- Centimeters to inchesUseful for clothing sizes, screen sizes, paper and anything measured with a metric ruler that you know in inches.
- Inches to centimetersHandy for screen and TV sizes, heights, waist sizes and product dimensions listed in inches.
- Millimeters to inchesCommon for tools, drill bits, screws, jewelry and technical drawings that mix metric and imperial sizes.
- Feet to metersUsed for heights, room sizes, building plans and altitudes quoted in feet.
- Meters to feetUseful for converting heights, swimming pools, room dimensions and distances in metric countries.
- Kilometers to milesFor running distances such as 5K and 10K races, road trips and speed limits abroad.
- Miles to kilometersFor road signs, car mileage, flight distances and running plans written in miles.
- Feet to centimetersFor heights and short lengths given in feet. One foot is exactly 30.48 cm.
- Inches to millimetersFor screws, pipes, bolts and printing, where inch sizes meet metric parts. One inch is exactly 25.4 mm.
- Yards to metersFor sports fields, golf distances and fabric. A yard is exactly 0.9144 meters.
- Meters to yardsFor running and swimming distances, and fabric sold by the meter when you think in yards.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.03280839895 feet.
How do I convert centimeters to feet?
Use the formula feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48. For example, 170 centimeters is 5.577427822 feet.
What is 170 centimeters in feet?
170 centimeters is 5.577427822 feet.
How do I convert feet back to centimeters?
Use the formula centimeters = feet × 30.48. One foot is 30.48 centimeters.