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Centimeters to Feet Conversion
Free and fast tool (2025)
Easily convert between the metric system (centimeters) and the imperial system (feet), particularly useful in Canada.
1 foot = 30.48 cm
1 cm ≈ 0.032808 foot
cm / feet Converter
Conversion Formulas
Formula 1 (multiplication)
feet = cm × 0.032808
Example: 175 cm × 0.032808 = 5.74 feet
Formula 2 (division)
feet = cm ÷ 30.48
Example: 175 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.74 feet
Conversion to Feet and Inches
To express a measurement in feet and inches (American format):
Example: 175 cm
- 175 × 0.3937 = 68.90 inches
- 68.90 ÷ 12 = 5 feet and 8.9 inches
- Result: 5'9" (approximately)
Quick Conversion Tables
Centimeters to Feet
| cm | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0328 |
| 10 | 0.3281 |
| 50 | 1.6404 |
| 100 | 3.2808 |
| 150 | 4.9213 |
| 160 | 5.2493 |
| 170 | 5.5774 |
| 180 | 5.9055 |
| 190 | 6.2336 |
| 200 | 6.5617 |
Human Heights
| cm | Feet & inches |
|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4' 11" |
| 155 cm | 5' 1" |
| 160 cm | 5' 3" |
| 165 cm | 5' 5" |
| 170 cm | 5' 7" |
| 175 cm | 5' 9" |
| 180 cm | 5' 11" |
| 185 cm | 6' 1" |
| 190 cm | 6' 3" |
| 195 cm | 6' 5" |
| 200 cm | 6' 7" |
When to Use This Converter?
- Express your height in imperial system - American format (5'9")
- Read North American plans - Construction, renovation
- Order furniture - Imperial dimensions
- International comparisons - Sports, health, travel
What is a Foot?
A foot equals 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters. It's an imperial unit used mainly in the United States, Canada (sometimes), and in certain technical fields like construction and aviation.