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What are Centimeters and Feet?

Centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. Commonly used for measuring human height, object dimensions, and in construction.

Foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters. Widely used in the United States, United Kingdom, and other English-speaking countries.

CM to Feet Conversion Formula

To convert centimeters to feet, use this simple formula:

Feet = Centimeters ÷ 30.48

One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters. This is the international standard adopted in 1959.

Conversion Examples

100 cm = 100 ÷ 30.48 = 3.28 feet

150 cm = 150 ÷ 30.48 = 4.92 feet

180 cm = 180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.91 feet

200 cm = 200 ÷ 30.48 = 6.56 feet

Height Conversion

When expressing height in feet, it's common to use feet and inches combination:

170 cm = 5 feet 7 inches

175 cm = 5 feet 9 inches

180 cm = 5 feet 11 inches

185 cm = 6 feet 1 inch

When to Use CM to Feet Conversion?

Height specifications for documents in English-speaking countries

Construction and architecture when working with international projects

Sports — athlete heights in American leagues

Aviation — flight altitude often specified in feet

Real estate — room dimensions in US and UK

Quick Tips

For quick estimation: 30 cm ≈ 1 foot

Average adult height: 170-180 cm = 5.6-5.9 feet

When converting fractions, remember that 1 foot = 12 inches

Use our calculator for precise calculations