CMToFeet – Free Centimeters to Feet Converter
Convert cm to feet (and feet to cm) instantly as you type. Get exact decimal feet plus a feet + inches breakdown — perfect for height, furniture and DIY measurements.
CM to Feet Converter
Why use CMToFeet?
Instant two-way conversion
Type in either box — cm converts to feet and feet converts to cm on every keystroke.
Feet + inches
Every result also shows feet and inches (e.g. 5 ft 7 in), ideal for height conversions.
Precision control
Round results from 0 to 5 decimal places, then copy them to your clipboard in one click.
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CM to Feet Formula (Centimeter to Feet Explained)
One foot is defined as exactly 30.48 centimeters. So to convert cm to feet, divide by 30.48 — or multiply by 0.0328084.
Centimeters → Feet
feet = cm × 0.0328084
- Start with centimeters: e.g. 170 cm.
- Divide by 30.48: 170 ÷ 30.48 = 5.5774 ft.
- For feet + inches: take the decimal 0.5774 × 12 = 6.93 in.
- Result: 170 cm = 5.5774 ft ≈ 5 ft 6.93 in.
Feet → Centimeters
1 in = 2.54 cm · 1 ft = 12 in
- Start with feet: e.g. 6 ft.
- Multiply by 30.48: 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm.
- Feet + inches input: 5 ft 10 in → (5 × 30.48) + (10 × 2.54) = 177.8 cm.
- Result: 6 ft = 182.88 cm.
CM to Feet Conversion Table (1–100 cm)
Quick lookup: how many feet in cm, from 1 cm to 100 cm. Values follow the decimal setting above.
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) | Feet + Inches | Inches (in) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet are in 1 cm?
1 centimeter equals 0.0328084 feet. This comes from 1 foot = 30.48 cm exactly, so 1 ÷ 30.48 = 0.0328083989… ft.
What is the formula to convert cm to feet?
Feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48, or equivalently feet = centimeters × 0.0328084. For example, 170 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.5774 ft.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches, then divide by 12. The whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. Example: 170 cm = 66.93 in = 5 ft 6.93 in. CMToFeet shows this automatically under every result.
How many cm is 1 foot?
1 foot is exactly 30.48 cm, as defined by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement.
What is 180 cm in feet?
180 cm is 5.9055 feet, or about 5 feet 10.87 inches.
Is CMToFeet free and private?
Yes. CMToFeet is 100% free, needs no sign-up, and every calculation runs locally in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server.